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Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Iowa DOT Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M Endorsement) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in the motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
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
Tank, Cables, Levers, Oil, Chassis, Seat
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D
Tires, Clutch, Lever, Oil, Cylinder, Stands
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Does Iowa law require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, all riders must wear a DOT-approved helmet
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B
Only riders under 18 must wear a helmet
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C
No, Iowa has no motorcycle helmet law for any rider
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D
Only on interstate highways
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Iowa law requires motorcycle riders to wear eye protection.
Choose one answer below.
A
True — all riders must wear goggles or a face shield
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B
True — only required if there is no windshield
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C
False — Iowa has no motorcycle eye-protection law
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D
True — only required for riders under 18
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does the 'C' in the SEE strategy stand for? (Trick check)
Choose one answer below.
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There is no 'C' — SEE stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Continue
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C
Cancel
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D
Caution
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for a motorcycle rider age 21 or older in Iowa?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.04%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is Iowa's zero-tolerance BAC limit for motorcycle riders under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How many questions are on the Iowa motorcycle knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly to pass?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 questions, must answer 16 correctly
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B
25 questions, must answer 20 correctly (80%)
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C
30 questions, must answer 24 correctly
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D
46 questions, must answer 38 correctly
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Counter-steering means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering the handlebars in the opposite direction from the turn
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn
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C
Leaning the bike without using the handlebars
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D
Using only the rear brake to initiate a turn
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The four steps of the proper turning technique on a motorcycle are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Press, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Slow, Lean, Push, Run
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D
Stop, Lean, Press, Release
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the safest way to stop a motorcycle quickly in a straight line?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the rear brake only to avoid front-wheel skid
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B
Use both the front and rear brakes together with progressive pressure
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C
Use the front brake only and avoid the rear brake
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D
Downshift through every gear without using the brakes
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Why should you avoid grabbing the front brake suddenly?
Choose one answer below.
A
It can lock the front wheel and cause a fall
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B
It will damage the front tire instantly
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C
It is illegal in Iowa
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D
It will stall the engine
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle under normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
5 seconds
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D
10 seconds
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In bad weather, on slippery roads, or behind a large truck, your following distance should be increased to at least:
Choose one answer below.
A
2 seconds
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B
3 seconds
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C
4 seconds
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D
There is no need to increase it
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The lane in which a motorcycle is traveling is generally divided into how many positions a rider can choose?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two — left and right
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B
Three — left third, center, right third
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C
Four — far left, mid-left, mid-right, far right
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D
Only one — center of the lane
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Is lane sharing (riding two abreast in the same lane as another vehicle) allowed in Iowa?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, freely with any vehicle
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B
Yes, but only with another motorcycle
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C
No, motorcycles must use a full lane and may not share with cars
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D
Only on interstate highways
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding in a group, what is the safest formation for two or more riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Side-by-side in pairs across one lane
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B
Staggered formation within a single lane
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C
Single file, three feet apart
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D
Lane-split between cars
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When approaching a railroad crossing on gravel or angled tracks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross at as close to a right angle as possible and at a steady speed
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B
Stop right on the tracks and survey for trains
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C
Lean the bike sharply to get over quickly
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D
Brake heavily on the tracks themselves
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You unexpectedly hit a patch of gravel on a rural Iowa road while riding upright. The best response is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard with both brakes immediately
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B
Maintain a steady speed, keep the bike upright, look up, and ride straight through
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C
Quickly swerve to one side and lean hard
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D
Accelerate aggressively to escape the gravel
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding at night, the Iowa Motorcycle Operator's Manual recommends you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your following distance and reduce your speed
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B
Ride faster to clear the road quickly
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C
Turn off your headlight to reduce glare from oncoming cars
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D
Ride in another vehicle's blind spot for protection
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Iowa law requires motorcycles to operate with the headlight on:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
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B
Only in rain or snow
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C
At all times, day and night
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D
Only outside city limits
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which of the following is NOT one of the items inspected in the T-CLOCS pre-ride check?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires
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B
Lights
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C
Stereo system
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D
Stands
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Even though Iowa does not require it by law, what type of helmet does the Iowa Motorcycle Operator's Manual recommend?
Choose one answer below.
A
A novelty helmet with a chin strap
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B
A DOT-approved (FMVSS 218) helmet
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C
Any bicycle helmet
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D
A hard hat from a construction site
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle instruction permit in Iowa?
Choose one answer below.
A
14
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B
15
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C
16
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D
18
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Riders under 18 in Iowa are required to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass only the vision test
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B
Complete an Iowa-approved Motorcycle Rider Education (MRE) course before being issued a motorcycle endorsement
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C
Wait until age 21 to ride at all
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D
Have a passenger over 25 on every ride
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Successfully completing the ABATE of Iowa Basic Rider Course can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Replace the need for a driver's license
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B
Waive the Iowa motorcycle skills test
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C
Eliminate the need for insurance
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D
Allow lane splitting between cars
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