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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
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A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
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Other drivers may not see you.
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B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
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C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
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D
You may run off the road.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
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A
The heavier items should go toward the front.
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B
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
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C
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
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D
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
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A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
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A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When entering a turn, a rider should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
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A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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A
At high speeds.
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B
After riding for a long time.
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C
Far from home.
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D
On short trips.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
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A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
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A
Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
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B
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
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C
Most accidents happen.
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D
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
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A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Reduce your space cushion.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
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A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
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A
Slow to a safe speed before turning.
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B
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
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C
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
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D
Avoid looking at other vehicles.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
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A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
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One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
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A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
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A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
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A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?
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A
It takes up minimal space on the highway.
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B
The group is easy to see.
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C
The group is unlikely to be split up.
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D
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.
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