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Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Idaho Class M Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under Idaho Code 49-666, who is required to wear a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet at all times when riding on Idaho highways?
Choose one answer below.
A
All operators and passengers regardless of age
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B
Only operators and passengers under 18 years of age
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C
Only operators under 21 years of age
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D
Only operators carrying a passenger
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Idaho Class M motorcycle knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly to pass?
Choose one answer below.
A
25 questions, 20 correct (80%)
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B
30 questions, 24 correct (80%)
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C
50 questions, 40 correct (80%)
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D
20 questions, 16 correct (80%)
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is Idaho's legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limit for a motorcycle operator who is 21 or older?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.02%
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under Idaho's zero-tolerance law, what is the BAC limit for a motorcycle operator under 21 years of age?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.02%
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D
0.00%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic) legal in Idaho?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, at any speed up to 50 mph
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B
Yes, only when traffic is stopped
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C
No, lane splitting and lane filtering are illegal in Idaho
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D
Only with a special motorcycle endorsement
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the maximum number of motorcycles that may legally share a single lane side by side in Idaho?
Choose one answer below.
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One — lane sharing is never legal
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B
Two motorcycles by mutual consent
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C
Three motorcycles in staggered formation
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D
As many as fit in the lane
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which Idaho STAR rider training courses can waive the motorcycle skills test at the DMV when the endorsement is added within two years?
Choose one answer below.
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Intro to Riding only
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B
Basic Rider Training (Basic I), Basic II, or Intermediate Rider Training
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C
Any course taken on a personal motorcycle
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D
Only out-of-state MSF courses
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does T-CLOCS stand for in the pre-ride inspection used by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and referenced in the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speed
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C
Tires, Cables, Lights, Operator, Chassis, Suspension
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D
Tank, Clutch, Levers, Oil, Cooling, Saddle
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QUESTION 9 / 25
On most motorcycles, where is the front brake lever located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left handlebar, operated by the left hand
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B
Right handlebar, operated by the right hand
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C
Left footrest, operated by the left foot
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D
Right footrest, operated by the right foot
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Roughly what percentage of a motorcycle's stopping power typically comes from the front brake on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 95%
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which technique is used to make a quick, intentional turn at speeds above about 12 mph on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Counter-steering — press forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn
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B
Leaning the upper body opposite to the turn
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C
Turning the handlebars in the opposite direction
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D
Pulling back on the inside grip and pushing the outside foot peg
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which sequence describes the SLPR method for negotiating a curve safely on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, Lean, Press, Roll
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Steer, Lean, Push, Recover
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D
Slow, Lift, Push, Repeat
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does the MSF acronym SEE stand for in motorcycle hazard awareness?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Engage, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Stop, Evaluate, Exit
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D
Scan, Edge, Escape
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which hand signal indicates a left turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out to the side
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B
Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle, palm forward
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C
Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle
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D
Left arm raised straight up
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which hand signal is used to indicate a right turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle with palm forward
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B
Left arm extended straight out to the side
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C
Right arm extended straight out to the side
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D
Both arms extended outward
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which hand signal indicates that you are slowing or stopping on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle, palm to the rear
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C
Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle
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D
Left hand patting the top of the helmet
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When wearing eye protection on a motorcycle, what type is most strongly recommended in the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses with side shields
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B
A face shield or impact-rated goggles meeting DOT or ANSI standards
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C
Prescription reading glasses
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D
Any tinted lens
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Why is a DOT-compliant helmet safer than a novelty or unrated helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
DOT helmets are lighter so they fatigue you less
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B
DOT helmets meet FMVSS 218 impact, penetration, and retention standards
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C
DOT helmets always include a Bluetooth communication system
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D
DOT helmets are required to be white
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which clothing material is recommended for motorcycle riding because it offers abrasion and impact protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lightweight cotton T-shirt and shorts
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B
Heavy denim or, preferably, leather or rated textile riding gear with body armor
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C
Synthetic athletic mesh designed for running
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D
Loose, flowing windbreaker for ventilation
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What color of riding gear is best for daytime visibility to other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Bright orange, yellow, or fluorescent colors
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B
Solid black
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C
Dark blue
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D
Camouflage patterns
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the safest way to slow or stop a motorcycle in a straight line on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the front brake firmly
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B
Use only the rear brake to avoid a front-wheel skid
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C
Apply both brakes together with progressive pressure
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D
Downshift to the lowest gear without using brakes
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the recommended following distance behind another vehicle in normal traffic on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
At least two seconds, increased to four or more in bad conditions
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C
10 feet at any speed
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D
Half a car length
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which lane position usually offers the best view ahead and the best chance of being seen by oncoming traffic on a two-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no single best position — adjust based on traffic, view, hazards, and road conditions
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B
Always ride in the center of the lane
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C
Always ride in the right wheel track
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D
Always ride on the painted center line
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding in a group of motorcycles, which formation does the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook recommend on most roadways?
Choose one answer below.
A
Single-file side-by-side pairs
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B
Staggered formation in a single lane
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C
Three abreast across one lane
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D
Whichever spacing each rider prefers
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook say about carrying a passenger on a motorcycle instruction permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Passengers are allowed if they wear a helmet
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B
Passengers are allowed only on weekends
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C
Permit holders may not carry a passenger
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D
Passengers are allowed once you turn 18
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