Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Bike Test 8

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1.If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather, you should:

Take frequent breaks to cool off.

Remove the jacket to stay cool while in the sun.

Keep the jacket on to protect you from the heat.

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2.A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.

Takes about an hour.

Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

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

Clothing with reflective material.

A short-sleeved shirt.

Darkly-colored clothing.

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4.What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends

Left lane ends

Traffic control device ahead

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5.Passengers should:

Look over their shoulder when taking a turn or curve.

Never hold onto the rider.

Sit as far back as possible.

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6.When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.

Hanging loosely.

On the footrests.

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7.Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road

A paved driveway

Dry pavement

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8.Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You will have time to react to hazards.

You will have space to maneuver.

You will have more time to accelerate when entering a curve.

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9.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots.

Are not required.

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10.When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.

Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

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11.You are most likely to get into a collision:

At an intersection.

When riding in a group.

Traveling on the expressway.

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12.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

At high speeds.

After riding for a long time.

Far from home.

On short trips.

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13.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.

Look through the turn to where you want to go.

Turn your entire body to see through the turn.

Increase your speed before the turn.

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14.When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.

Secured as low as possible.

Secured on a sissy bar.

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15.When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Ride within the posted speed limits.

Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.

Pass more than one vehicle at a time.

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16.When riding near a truck:

You should not be able to see the truck’s mirrors.

You should concentrate on operating your motorcycle and not worry about the truck’s mirrors.

If you cannot see the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

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17.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots.

Are not required.

Have blind spots, just like cars.

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18.A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.

A test of the turn signals.

A paint inspection.

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19.When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.

Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.

You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

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20.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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21.If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Speed up to get over the surface faster.

Exaggerate the zigzag motion to get the attention of other drivers.

Maintain a steady speed and ride straight across the grooves or gratings.

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22.As you consume more alcohol, your ability to safely ride:

Increases.

Stays the same.

Decreases.

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23.Helmets are:

Required for all riders.

Not required, but recommended.

Only required for inexperienced motorcycle users.

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24.To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.

Always use your headlight.

Add an orange tint to your headlight.

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25.For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.

Not required, but recommended.

Not recommended.

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26.When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.

The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.

Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

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27.You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A baseball cap.

Comfortable shoes.

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28.If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:

Reduce the tire pressure.

Make no tire pressure adjustments.

Increase the tire pressure.

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29.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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30.When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:

Less likely to survive than a person who is not wearing helmet.

Just as likely to survive as a person not wearing a helmet.

More likely to survive than a person not wearing helmet.

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31.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.

They provide a wider view of the road.

They provide a better view of the road.

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32.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance

Protection

Price

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33.When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

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34.When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.

Ride wherever you are most comfortable.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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35.What does this sign mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

Yield

Reduce speed

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36.Your lane position should:

Allow you to blend in with traffic.

Provide an escape route.

Encourage others to use your lane.

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37.Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.

Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.

Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

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38.When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.

Sit as far back as possible on the bike.

Not talk or move unnecessarily.

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39.Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics

Surrounding traffic

Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

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40.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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41.When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.

Fit snugly.

Be uncomfortable.

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42.When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Speed up.

Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.

Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.

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43.If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

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44.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.

Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.

Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

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45.Eye protection is:

Required for all riders.

Not required, but recommended.

Only required for inexperienced motorcycle users.

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2.A pre-ride inspection:

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

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4.What does this sign mean?

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5.Passengers should:

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6.When riding, your feet should be:

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7.Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

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8.Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

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9.Mirrors on motorcycles:

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10.When riding at night, you should:

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11.You are most likely to get into a collision:

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12.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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13.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

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14.When carrying a load, it should be:

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15.When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

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17.Mirrors on motorcycles:

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18.A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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