2024 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 6
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Iowa when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Iowa please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/iowa/motorcycle.
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7. When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Explanation
When being passed, it is best to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side nearest to the passing vehicle increases the risk of a collision. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle is also dangerous because it may tempt them to merge back into your lane too soon. Stay in the center portion of the lane when being passed.
8. Most crashes happen:
Explanation
Most crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles, just a few minutes after the rider starts out.
9. If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
Explanation
If you are not riding slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the motorcycle will lurch and the rear wheel may skid.
10. If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Explanation
Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.
11. If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Explanation
Lengthen your following distance when traveling on a slippery surface. If it will take longer than usual for your motorcycle to stop, open up to a longer following distance.
12. A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:
Explanation
