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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Gloves can:
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A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
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A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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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
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
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A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
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A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Most motorcycles:
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Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
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The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Riding gloves should:
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Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
An approved helmet:
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Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?
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A
The brakes
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B
The fasteners
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C
The tires
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D
The paint
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:
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A
Time.
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B
Drinking coffee.
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C
Exercising.
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D
Taking a cold shower.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
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A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
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A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 14 / 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 15 / 25
To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:
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Be made of a soft material.
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B
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
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C
Cover the ankle and provide support.
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D
Have tall heels.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
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Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Riding at night is usually:
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Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
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B
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
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C
Not allowed on highways.
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D
Less distracting than riding during the day.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
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A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
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To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
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B
So you can tailgate.
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C
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
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D
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
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Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
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A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
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Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:
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A
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear darkly-clothing.
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C
Ride without your headlight.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
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A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?
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A
When slowing down or stopping suddenly
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B
When stopped at an intersection
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C
When changing lanes
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D
All of the above.
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