Iowa Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is make sure your headlight is turned on.

The best way to be seen by other drivers is to make sure your headlight is turned on. (Note: New motorcycles manufactured since 1978 have been required to turn on the headlight whenever the engine is running.)

Not quite. The answer is lodging is available.

This is a service sign. Drivers are advised to use lodging facilities if needed.

Not quite. The answer is You will have to slow down ahead.

This sign indicates a speed zone ahead. This is an area where a lower speed limit has been established. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed the speed limit there.

Not quite. The answer is exit number 117 is ahead.

This sign represents an exit number. This is a number assigned to a highway exit at an interchange. If an interchange has more than one exit, a letter may be added to indicate the particular exit: 117A, 117B, etc.

Not quite. The answer is 90-degree

If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must ride over it, approach it head-on (i.e., at a 90-degree angle). This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is A side road at a railroad crossing

This sign warns that a side road crosses a railroad track. Use caution when making a turn onto the side road.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When evaluating potential hazards, you should be thinking about road characteristics, other vehicles, and traffic controls. All of these can contribute to various hazardous situations.

Not quite. The answer is choosing the most visible lane position.

Increase your visibility at an intersection by choosing the most visible lane position so that drivers will be able to see you.

Not quite. The answer is use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road.

If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should ease off the throttle and use the rear brake to move to the side of the road. Never use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is Keeping your driver's license in your wallet

Using a false name on an Iowa driver's license, using another person's license as your own, or altering your driver's license in any way will be subject to penalties.

Not quite. The answer is in day and night.

Reflective clothing is important for safety in both day and night. Wear bright, reflective clothing at all times.

Not quite. The answer is After mounting the motorcycle

You should adjust your mirrors after mounting the motorcycle but before you start riding.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is You may go straight or turn right.

This is a regulatory sign that directs you to go straight or make a right turn.

Not quite. The answer is arms should be bent slightly.

When you are sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms should be bent slightly. This lets you use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up.

Not quite. The answer is Beep your horn to let the driver know you're there.

If you see a driver in a parked vehicle you are passing, you should beep your horn to let the driver know you're there so he or she will not open the door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is suspended.

Iowa's traffic laws encourage young drivers to stay in school. If a driver under the age of 18 fails to attend school, his or her license may be suspended.

Not quite. The answer is make all the checks and get familiar with the controls

If you are going to ride an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must make all the checks and get familiar with all the controls before you start riding.

Not quite. The answer is should not leave the pavement.

This sign represents a soft shoulder. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Not quite. The answer is an exit number.

This sign represents an exit number. Such signs direct you to bike routes, parking areas, mileposts, and specific exits. By using the milepost number and the exit number, you can see how far you are from the exit you want to use.