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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You can increase your visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.
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B
Not using your turn signal.
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C
Wearing dark clothing.
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D
Waving at people.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
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A
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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B
Only have one set of footrests.
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C
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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D
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
Goggles will:
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A
Protect only your eyes.
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B
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
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C
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
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D
Provide protection for your entire face.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
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C
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:
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A
Using the brakes.
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B
Accelerating.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Make sudden moves.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely
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B
Boots or shoes that cover your ankles
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C
Gloves made of leather
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D
A baseball cap to cover your hair
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible to other drivers.
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B
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
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C
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
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A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
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 17 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Choose one answer below.
A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
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B
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
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C
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
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D
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
Choose one answer below.
A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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