Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Bike Test 4

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1.What does this sign mean?

Signal ahead

Crossroad ahead

Divided roadway ahead

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2.Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.

Tight and smooth.

Loose and smooth.

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3.When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.

It is acceptable for a motorcyclist to weave in and out of traffic lanes.

A motorcyclist should ride in a straight line between two lanes.

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4.What does this sign mean?

Stop.

Yield to other drivers.

A stop sign is ahead.

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5.You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.

If traffic is light.

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

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6.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

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7.Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of

About an hour after

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

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

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9.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride more slowly than the speed limit.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

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10.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

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11.When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up.

Stay to the left side of the lane.

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12.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

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13.If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?

Right

Left

Either side

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14.The best clothing for a motorcyclist:

Feels uncomfortable.

Provides protection in a crash.

Should not stand out to other motorists.

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15.When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.

Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.

Should be used when riding in curves.

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16.If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.

You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.

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17.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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18.When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

Have a large bend at the elbow when reaching for the handle grips.

Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.

Be fully extended when reaching for the handle grips.

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19.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At an intersection

On the highway

On any road

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20.When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:

Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.

Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.

Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.

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21.If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Secured as low as possible.

Secured as high as possible.

Attached to a sissy bar.

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22.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.

Should be avoided at all times.

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23.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots because a motorcycle is usually smaller than a car

Are not required.

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24.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Release the front brake immediately, then re-apply the brake.

Release the front brake immediately and only use the rear brake.

Keep the front wheel locked until you come to a stop.

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25.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.

Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

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26.Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange

Yellow

Brown

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27.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear half-fingered gloves.

Wear full-fingered gloves

Not wear gloves.

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28.Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?

Accelerate through the turn.

Reduce your speed before turning.

Lean into the turn.

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29.To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.

Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.

Wave your arms while riding.

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30.When making a U-turn:

The front and rear brakes need to be used at the same time.

Do not use the front brake because it could cause the bike to tip over.

Use the front brake to increase stability of the motorcycle.

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31.When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.

On the expressway

Near an intersection

In a group

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32.Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.

Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.

No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

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33.Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:

Will not lead to a DUI conviction.

Will never affect your riding skills.

Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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34.The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:

Look well ahead of your motorcycle.

Avoid high-density traffic areas.

Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.

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35.If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:

Hold the handle grips firmly and stay off the brakes

Shift your weight toward the good wheel and brake normally.

Brake on the good wheel while immediately pulling off the road.

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36.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, and Execute.

Slow, Experienced, and Error-free.

Safe, Experienced, and Evasive.

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37.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A leather jacket.

A sweatshirt.

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38.Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.

The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.

The brake controls do not work in turns.

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39.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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40.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.

Ignore them.

Increase your speed.

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41.When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.

The front brake should be applied first.

The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

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42.If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.

Adjust your speed accordingly.

Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

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43.What does this sign mean?

Slippery when wet

Lanes shift

Yield

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44.To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.

Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.

Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

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45.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is:

Safe because you are in a separate lane.

Recommended because it blocks the wind.

Not recommended because you may be in the driver's blind spot.

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2.Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

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3.When other vehicles are slowed or stopped:

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4.What does this sign mean?

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5.You should maintain an increased following distance:

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6.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

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7.Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

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

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9.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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10.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

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11.When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

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12.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

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13.If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?

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14.The best clothing for a motorcyclist:

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15.When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

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16.If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

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17.When stopping, you should:

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18.When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

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