Iowa Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.

Q.2

What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder
Riding under the speed limit
Wearing a helmet
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

Q.3

On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

Q.4

A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times
Three times
Six times
20 times

Q.5

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

Q.6

When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.
Only the rear brake.
Both brakes.
Either brake, but never both at the same time.

Q.7

A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.06 percent
0.08 percent

Q.8

Your lane position should:

Protect your lane from other drivers.
Allow you a nice view of scenery.
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
Hide your intentions from other drivers.

Q.9

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.
Stay on the outside of the lane.
Change your path as needed.
Use the shoulder.

Q.10

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.
Exit the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Ride in the center of the lane.

Q.11

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Q.12

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

Q.13

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.
A general book about motorcycles.
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
A television show about motorcycle riding.

Q.14

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

Always slow down.
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
Accelerate drastically.
Not worry about your speed.

Q.15

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

In a staggered formation.
In a pyramid formation.
One at a time.
In a splintered formation.

Q.16

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements
Taking artificial stimulants
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
Taking frequent breaks

Q.17

What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, look, press, and roll.
Fast, scan, pull, and jam.
Speed, simple, hop, and maintain.
Smooth, control, honk, and resist.

Q.18

Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual.
A book about motorcycles.
A former owner.
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.

Q.19

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC
TMJ
MRT
AAP

Q.20

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

Q.21

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip
Near the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

Q.22

You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Air pressure.
Tread.
General wear.
Flexibility.

Q.23

All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
Riding without a headlight.
Maintaining a space cushion.

Q.24

Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible
As high as possible
Behind the rear axle
On one side of the motorcycle

Q.25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
Encourages other drivers to pass you.

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