You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should be avoided because they will distract you.

Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

Are only recommended in bad weather.

Iowa Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
Oncoming traffic.
Noise.

Q.2

When riding a motorcycle:

It is a good idea to drag your feet.
Your toes should be pointed downward.
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

Q.3

A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet.
Lean when the operator leans.
Wear clothing that is tight.
Ride sidesaddle.

Q.4

When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

Q.5

To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

Q.6

When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

Q.7

An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.

Q.8

What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

Q.9

When passing another vehicle:

You may ride on the shoulder.
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.

Q.10

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
Happen at night.

Q.11

When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Q.12

Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
Are only recommended in bad weather.

Q.13

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.
About once every 10 rides.
Once a month.
Once a season.

Q.14

To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.
Rely only on the rear brake.
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.15

When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
Stay well behind the vehicle.
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.

Q.16

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

Q.17

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
Boots with tall heels.
Leather gloves.
Shoes that stop below their ankle.

Q.18

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the rear of the group.
Beside the leader.

Q.19

A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

Heightened riding abilities.
The slowing down of bodily functions.
Increasing nervousness.
Increasing alertness.

Q.20

When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:

Pairs.
A staggered formation.
A single-file line.
A pyramid formation.

Q.21

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

Q.22

If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

Should be tucked in.
Should hang loose.
Should be taken off of the footwear.
Should be glued together.

Q.23

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly
Farther away, faster
Closer, more slowly
Closer, faster

Q.24

When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

Q.25

Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.