DMV Permit Test 13 - Iowa Motorcycle

1 . The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips. Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips. Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up. Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night. Be worn only during the day. Not be worn. Be worn day and night. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight. Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle. Raise your arms. Avoid using your brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine. Only when turning. Only when changing lanes. Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object. Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact. Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object. Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane. In the right portion of the lane. In any portion of the lane. On the shoulder. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free. Wash your helmet. Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet. Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?

The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards. The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head. The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding. The helmet looks cool. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green. Red, green, yellow. Green, red, yellow. Green, yellow, red. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . 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 Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet. Needed in addition to a helmet. Only needed on windy days. Not needed if you are carrying a passenger. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles. Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. Keeps other drivers alert. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight. Use your low beam headlight. Use no lights. Alternate between the low and high beams. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

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14 . This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive. Slippery when wet. Road curves ahead. You are approaching a hill. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time. Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time. Pass in pairs. Pass at one time as a group. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up. Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight. Keep your knees away from the gas tank. Drag your feet on the ground. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel. A lack of oil. A lack of coolant. Improper tire inflation. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing Using their headlight at all times Using their turn signals Waving at other drivers Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake. Brake and swerve at the same time. Choose to either brake or swerve. Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen. Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible. Move to the shoulder. Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:

May be increased. May be decreased. Is not a concern. Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . ______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact Using a turn signal Following another vehicle Nothing Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . When you are stopped, you:

Should remain in first gear. Should remain in neutral. Should remain in fifth gear. Can remain in any gear. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion. The center portion. The right portion. The left or right portions. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . Under normal conditions, a minimum following distance of ______ should be maintained.

One second Two seconds Three seconds Four seconds Click Here Full Cheat Sheet