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

One year

18 months

25 months

6 months

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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 are not designed for high speed

They won't be waterproof enough

They don't have any armor protection

They will make you look amateurish

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

The largest motorcycle you can afford

A medium-size motorcycle

A small motorcycle and work up

The fastest motorcycle you can afford

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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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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?

150 feet

200 feet

300 feet

100 feet

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

On both wheels

On the back wheel

On at least one wheel

On the front wheel

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

Under 21

Under 18

Under 17

Under 19

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

More than half

More than a third

More than a quarter

Less than a tenth

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

50%

40%

30%

20%

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

Any of these

Amber

Yellow

Red

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

To keep you cool

To keep the lining clean

To prevent fogging

To let you breathe

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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 it's a bright color

Make sure the face shield is closed

Make sure you fall on the side, not the top

Make sure it's properly fastened

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

They can blow off

They don't stop your eyes watering

All of these

They don't protect the rest of your face

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Which of these helmets gives you the greatest protection?

Full face

They are all the same

Half shell

Three-quarter shell

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Your motorcycle jacket should...?

Be snug but allow you to move

Be nice and roomy

Hold you in a rigid position

Allow air to flow through the neck

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

$15,000

$10,000

$40,000

$25,000

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

20 decibels

15 decibels

30 decibels

10 decibels

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

Hiking boots

Gumboots

Jogging shoes

Golf shoes

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

Halfway through a cross state journey

3 hours into a Sunday group ride

Making a five-mile trip to work

At the end of the long day of touring

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You should wear gloves for...?

Warmth

Grip

All of these reasons

Protection

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How far away must your horn be audible in Idaho?

150 feet

50 feet

200 feet

100 feet

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

Make an assessment yourself

Ask an experienced rider friend to assess you

Any of these if done properly

Take the motorcycle riding skills test

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How long is an Idaho motorcycle instruction permit valid for?

180 days

1 year

240 days

90 days

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Head and neck injuries occur in...?

One in 10 motorcycle crashes

One in 15 motorcycle crashes

One in 5 motorcycle crashes

One in 20 motorcycle crashes

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

You wear it incorrectly

You are wearing sunglasses underneath it

You're wearing it at night

You have the face shield closed

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

The day is overcast

You're not going to ride fast

You don't need eyeglasses

You always need it

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

Ride at night

Do any of these

Ride with passengers

Ride on the freeway

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

You're not wearing body amour

You were making a turn

You're going more than 30 mph

You're not wearing a helmet

Your score is

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.