Idaho Motorcycle Test 01

To simplify the process, we offer a FREE practice test designed to simulate the real Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test. This test includes 30 questions based on content from the Idaho Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you don’t pass the first time, use the feedback to review problem areas and try again.

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Idaho Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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How long is an Idaho motorcycle instruction permit valid for?

90 days

180 days

240 days

1 year

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If you're wearing a DOT approved helmet, your side vision will only be obscured if...?

You have the face shield closed

You're wearing it at night

You are wearing sunglasses underneath it

You wear it incorrectly

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Under Idaho law your motorcycle must have a headlight which can reveal a person or vehicle how far ahead when travelling at more than 35 miles an hour?

200 feet

150 feet

300 feet

100 feet

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If you wish to exchange an out of state or foreign motorcycle license for an Idaho license with motorcycle endorsement, what do you have to do?

Pass the motorcycle riding skills test

Pass the written knowledge test

Nothing, it will just be exchanged

Pass both the written and riding skills test

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What proportion of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists are head and neck injuries?

More than a quarter

More than half

More than a third

Less than a tenth

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What's the most important thing to do to make sure that your helmet will protect you in a crash?

Make sure you fall on the side, not the top

Make sure it's properly fastened

Make sure it's a bright color

Make sure the face shield is closed

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A buddy offers you a set of his old fishing waterproofs to keep you dry when riding. You shouldn't use them because...?

They won't be waterproof enough

They will make you look amateurish

They don't have any armor protection

They are not designed for high speed

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Under Idaho law you have to wear a helmet when riding on or off road if you are...?

Under 17

Under 21

Under 19

Under 18

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Idaho law requires all motorcycles to have fenders...?

On both wheels

On the back wheel

On the front wheel

On at least one wheel

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You will be required to retake your motorcycle test in Idaho if your license has expired for more than...?

6 months

One year

25 months

18 months

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Which of these types of footwear is the only one on the list suitable for riding?

Gumboots

Jogging shoes

Golf shoes

Hiking boots

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What's the most accurate way of discovering your true level of riding ability?

Make an assessment yourself

Take the motorcycle riding skills test

Any of these if done properly

Ask an experienced rider friend to assess you

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You will have to complete an approved motorcycle rider training course to gain an Idaho motorcycle endorsement on your license if you are aged under...?

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Which of these helmets gives you the greatest protection?

They are all the same

Half shell

Three-quarter shell

Full face

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The problem with choosing only eyeglasses or sunglasses for riding is...?

They can blow off

All of these

They don't protect the rest of your face

They don't stop your eyes watering

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You don't need eye protection if...?

You always need it

The day is overcast

You don't need eyeglasses

You're not going to ride fast

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If you wear earplugs when riding it can reduce damaging noise by...?

15 decibels

10 decibels

30 decibels

20 decibels

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Head and neck injuries occur in...?

One in 5 motorcycle crashes

One in 15 motorcycle crashes

One in 10 motorcycle crashes

One in 20 motorcycle crashes

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When you start out in motorcycling, you should get...?

The largest motorcycle you can afford

A small motorcycle and work up

The fastest motorcycle you can afford

A medium-size motorcycle

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What's the minimum liability insurance you must carry when riding in Idaho?

$15,000

$40,000

$25,000

$10,000

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In any crash, you are 3 times more likely to die if...?

You're going more than 30 mph

You're not wearing a helmet

You were making a turn

You're not wearing body amour

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If you hold an Idaho motorcycle instruction permit, you may not...?

Ride with passengers

Ride on the freeway

Do any of these

Ride at night

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What color must your rear light be when riding in Idaho?

Amber

Red

Yellow

Any of these

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You should wear gloves for...?

Protection

Grip

All of these reasons

Warmth

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Most motorcycle crashes happen at less than 30 mph, when using a helmet can cut your likelihood of head and neck injury by...?

30%

50%

40%

20%

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In normal sunlight, Idaho law decrees that your stoplight must be visible from...?

50 feet

150 feet

100 feet

200 feet

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Why must your face shield allow air to pass through it?

To keep you cool

To prevent fogging

To keep the lining clean

To let you breathe

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How far away must your horn be audible in Idaho?

100 feet

50 feet

150 feet

200 feet

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Your motorcycle jacket should...?

Be snug but allow you to move

Be nice and roomy

Allow air to flow through the neck

Hold you in a rigid position

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In which of these circumstances are you most likely to suffer a motorcycle crash?

At the end of the long day of touring

3 hours into a Sunday group ride

Halfway through a cross state journey

Making a five-mile trip to work

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Master the Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test with Ease

Are you gearing up to hit the open road on two wheels in Idaho but feeling overwhelmed by the motorcycle permit process? You’re not alone. Many aspiring riders find the process daunting—but don’t worry, we’re here to guide you. Navigating the Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test is easier than you think, especially with the proper preparation and resources.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider seeking a refresher, this blog will help you understand the test format, key topics to study, and how to confidently ace the exam.

What is the Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test is key to earning your motorcycle license and legally riding on Idaho roads. The test assesses your knowledge of motorcycle operation, traffic laws, and safety practices specific to Idaho.

To pass, applicants must score at least 80% on a multiple-choice exam. This means you must answer at least 24 of the 30 questions correctly. Most of the test questions are derived directly from the Idaho Motorcycle Operator’s Manual, so using the handbook as your primary study resource is essential.