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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In pairs.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
In a passing formation.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Goggles can:
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A
Protect your eyes and your face.
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B
Protect your face but not your eyes.
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C
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
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D
Not protect your face or eyes.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.
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B
Look through the turn to where you want to go.
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C
Turn your entire body to see through the turn.
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D
Increase your speed before the turn.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
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B
Begin slowing later than usual.
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C
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
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D
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A group of riders should pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a staggered formation.
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B
In a pyramid formation.
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C
One at a time.
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D
In a splintered formation.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
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 9 / 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 10 / 25
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast a person drinks
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C
Body weight
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D
Height
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing proper clothing
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B
Using their headlight at all times
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C
Using their turn signals
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D
Waving at other drivers
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your usual following distance.
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B
Increase your usual following distance.
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C
Travel on the shoulder.
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D
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your following distance.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Ride faster than you usually would.
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D
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Increase your following distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
If the roadway is slippery.
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B
If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
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C
If the sun is shining.
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D
If drivers are following the speed limit.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.06 percent
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D
0.08 percent
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
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B
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
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C
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
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D
Happen at night.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
Choose one answer below.
A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 10 percent
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B
About 25 percent
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C
About 50 percent
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D
About 70 percent
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:
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A
Fits loosely.
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B
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
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C
Has survived a previous crash.
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D
Provides hearing protection.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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