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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
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B
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
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C
Mirrors are never accurate.
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D
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
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 5 / 24
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 7 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
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B
Quickly brake.
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C
Close the throttle to slow down.
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D
Accelerate quickly.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Dress warmly.
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B
Limit the distance traveled in a day.
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C
Take frequent rest breaks.
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D
Take artificial stimulants.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your lane from other drivers.
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B
Allow you a nice view of scenery.
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C
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
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D
Hide your intentions from other drivers.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
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B
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
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C
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
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D
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
A passenger should never:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Lean when the operator leans.
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C
Wear clothing that is tight.
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D
Ride sidesaddle.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
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 19 / 24
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It affects how you steer.
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B
The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.
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C
The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.
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D
You won’t be able to use the brake.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting yourself from the elements
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B
Taking artificial stimulants
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C
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
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D
Taking frequent breaks
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:
Choose one answer below.
A
A merging driver may not see both riders.
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B
Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.
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C
Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.
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D
It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine braking.
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B
Acceleration.
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C
Upshifting.
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D
Coasting.
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