Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Bike Test 7

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1.A three-wheeled motorcycle:

Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Should not be operated in curves.

Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.

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2.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Use only the front brake.

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

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3.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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4.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Go faster.

Set up for turns.

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5.A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Is not recommended.

Is required.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

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6.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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7.When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.

Ride as you would without a passenger.

Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.

Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

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8.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.

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9.Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.

Hold onto their seat.

Sit as far back on the bike as possible.

Never hold onto the operator.

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10.For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

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11.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride.

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

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12.The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

75 percent

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13.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

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14.Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.

Requires little traction.

Is a slow maneuver.

Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

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15.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.

So you can tailgate.

To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

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16.To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Try to make eye contact with other drivers.

Ride with your headlight on.

Reduce your space cushion.

Ride in a weaving pattern.

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17.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Use only your mirrors.

Only move your eyes, not your head.

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18.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One

Three to four

Six

More than eight

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19.When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

Brakes.

Seat.

Suspension.

Brake light.

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20.If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.

Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.

Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.

Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.

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21.When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.

Should not cover your arms or legs completely.

Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.

Can provide protection in the event of a crash.

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22.When making an ordinary stop, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.

Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.

Sharply squeeze the front brake only.

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23.When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.

Increase your following distance.

Ride faster than you usually would.

Avoid using your high beam headlight.

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24.Where is the gearshift lever located?

In front of the left footrest

In front of the right footrest

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

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25.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.

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26.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

Ride on the shoulder.

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27.Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.

Farther away.

Faster.

Narrower.

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28.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

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29.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.

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30.When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

Use a tire gauge.

It is best to squeeze the tire.

Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

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31.Most motorcycle/automobile accidents occur:

At intersections.

On the open road.

In parking lots.

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32.One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

The other vehicle may block the motorcyclist's escape route.

The motorcyclist can be easily seen by other drivers.

The motorcyclist may not be able to read signs on the side of the road.

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33.Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.

Stay loose when released.

Snap back when released.

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34.Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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35.The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

About one drink per hour.

About two drinks per hour.

About three drinks per hour.

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36.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before the drinker's riding ability is affected?

One

Two

Three

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37.Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock.

Is the best way to stop in an emergency.

Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet.

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38.What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

Time

Coffee

Exercise

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39.To be effective, eye or face shield protection must:

Fasten securely.

Restrict your vision to the sides so you can focus on the road ahead.

Not allow eyeglasses or sunglasses to be worn.

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40.If riding during the day, you should wear:

Brightly-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen.

Clothing of any color because other drivers can easily see you in daylight.

Darkly-colored clothing to contrast with the bright sunlight.

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41.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.

Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.

Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

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42.A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.

Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.

Can become a hazard to the rider.

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43.If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride at speeds that are slower than usual.

Allow more distance to stop than usual.

Tell the passenger to hold onto the back of the bike.

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44.If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked until your next stop.

Continue squeezing the front brake lever.

Release the front brake and immediately re-apply it.

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45.When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:

The center portion of the lane.

The right portion of the lane.

The left portion of the lane.

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1.A three-wheeled motorcycle:

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2.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

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3.A driver making eye contact with you:

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4.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

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5.A face shield:

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6.The best way to stop quickly is to:

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7.When carrying a passenger, you should:

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8.When riding in fog, you should:

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9.Passengers should:

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10.For routine braking:

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11.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

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12.The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

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

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14.Swerving a motorcycle:

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15.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

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16.To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

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17.When looking through a turn, you should:

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18.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

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19.When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

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