Iowa Motorcycle Test 02

Remember that safety should always be your top priority when riding a motorcycle. Always wear appropriate protective gear and follow traffic laws to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. So, don’t just memorize the answers for the test—genuinely understand the material and apply it on the road.

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Iowa Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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The best place to be so that a driver in front will see you in their mirrors is where?

The center of the lane

The right of the lane

The left of the lane

Any of these

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Your lane position should be chosen with a view to...?

Increasing your visibility

Staying out of other people's blindspots

All of these

Protecting your lane from other drivers

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The throttle should quickly and smoothly return to its closed position when...?

You twist it back

You release it

You shift into neutral

You push it with fingertip pressure

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The best lane position to choose is...?

Right

Left

Center

It depends on circumstances

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Why should you use both brakes every time you slow or stop?

So your brake pads wear evenly

Because it's the law

Because otherwise your brake light won't activate

So it becomes a habit

6 / 30

If you ride with your right wrist higher than the handgrip, you are at risk of...?

Accidentally using the engine cut-off switch

Accidentally turning on your high beam

Accidentally applying too much throttle

Accidentally employing the horn

7 / 30

To avoid accidents, you should ride with your toes...?

Pointing outwards at 45°

Pointing up at 45°

Parallel to the ground

Pointing down at 45°

8 / 30

The minimum two second following distance applies...?

During daylight hours

At all times

At all times except when roads are icy

Only in perfect conditions

9 / 30

When should you be especially cautious about slowing to the correct speed before downshifting safely?

When riding downhill

When riding on poor surfaces

When riding uphill

When riding around a curve

10 / 30

The smaller size of your motorcycle gives you an advantage over cars in that...?

You can dive between stationary cars

You have a choice of lane positions

You can keep a higher average speed

You can ride on sidewalks if necessary

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You should choose a road position which gives you the most space...?

To your left

To your front

To your right

All round

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How should you look at where you want to go when you are in a turn?

Turn your upper body

Turn your head

Just use your eyes

Turn your head and shoulders

13 / 30

You should be scanning the road ahead as you ride up to the point where you will be in...?

6 seconds

4 seconds

8 seconds

12 seconds

14 / 30

You should increase your following distance if...?

The pavement is slippery

The traffic is heavy

You can't see what's beyond the vehicle ahead

Any of these apply

15 / 30

The best time to discover any fault in your motorcycle is...?

Before you set off

Before you reach the freeway

Before your mechanic does

Before you are out of town

16 / 30

If you are involved in a collision with a car, it will almost certainly be...?

At least partly your responsibility

50% your responsibility

Fully your responsibility

None of your responsibility

17 / 30

You should position yourself on the seat of your motorcycle so that...?

Your arms are slightly bent

Your arms are absolutely straight

You have to bend from the waist to reach the controls

Your elbows are tucked into your sides

18 / 30

Which of these is vital as a crash avoidance technique?

Being highly visible

All of them

Communicating your intentions

Being ready to act

19 / 30

What is the main cause of losing control in curves or turns?

Entering too fast

Entering too slow

Not braking hard enough

Exiting too slow

20 / 30

As you go through a fast turn, your spine should be leaning...?

At 90° to the road

At the same angle as your motorcycle

20° less than your motorcycle

20° more than your motorcycle

21 / 30

The further over you lean your motorcycle in a turn, the less...?

Speed you will have

Vision you will have

Traction you will have

Power you will have

22 / 30

Which word best describes the way you should apply your brake?

Squeeze

Grab

Jerk

Feather

23 / 30

The oily strip in the center of the lane is usually no more than...?

A yard wide

4 feet wide

2 feet wide

1 foot wide

24 / 30

For balance, how should you position your knees when riding?

Sticking out at 45°

Parallel with your arms

Touching the gas tank

As far forward as possible

25 / 30

Your brake light should come on...?

When you apply either brake

When you apply both brakes together

When you apply the front brake

When you apply the rear brake

26 / 30

Not knowing how to shift gears smoothly can result in...?

Stalls

Excessive engine wear

Skids

All of these

27 / 30

What percentage of your total stopping power is provided by your front brake?

75%

60%

45%

90%

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Your mirrors should be adjusted to show what?

The lane behind and as much as possible of the lane next to you

The lane next to you and as much as possible of the lane behind you

The lane behind you and the back of your motorcycle

The lane next to you and the next one over

29 / 30

You shouldn't ride your motorcycle if...?

It can't be held with both brakes together

It can't be held on the rear brake

Any of these

It can't be held on the front brake

30 / 30

Where should you be especially wary of buildups of oil and grease on the road?

In underpasses

On off ramps

On bridges

At tollbooths

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Boost Your Confidence

By testing your knowledge beforehand, you can get a feel for the questions you’ll encounter during the examination. This helps reduce test anxiety and boost your confidence on exam day.

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Practice tests provide valuable insights into areas where your understanding may need improvement. For example, if you’re struggling with traffic signs, the practice test will pinpoint exactly where to focus.

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Research shows that self-testing is one of the most effective ways to learn. Completing a motorcycle practice test improves your retention and makes it more likely that you’ll pass the real thing on your first try.

Familiarize Yourself With Test Format

The Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test includes multiple-choice questions. Taking practice tests familiarizes you with this format and teaches you how to manage your time effectively.