Iowa Motorcycle Test 04

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Iowa Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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If you drink a 12 ounce can of beer, a gin and tonic and a 5 ounce glass of wine in one hour, how many drinks (at least) will you have left in your system?

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If you experience a wobble, you should do all of these except...?

Grip the handlebars firmly

Apply the brakes

Move your weight forward

Close the throttle

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If your motorcycle starts to jerk from side to side, you should suspect...?

Flat front tire

Flat rear tire

Chain failure

Engine seizure

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If you can't determine the cause of a wobble, you should...?

Test your motorcycle at high speeds to see if it happens again

Ride at reduced speeds until you're sure it won't happen again

Ride as normal, keeping an eye out for it

Get your motorcycle checked by trained mechanic immediately

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If you need to communicate something non-urgent to a rider in front, you should...?

Use sign language

Ride alongside

Get close behind and shout

Wait until you stop

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The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.8% percent. If you have a BAC of 0.5%, you...?

Will still have your judgment and skill impaired

Can have another drink and still be legal

Are perfectly safe to ride

Can't be charged with any offence

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Your group of 5 riders is approaching a sweeping curve in staggered formation. How should you enter the curve?

In staggered formation

Single file

Two abreast with one behind

Line abreast

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At which of these points will pavement be most slippery?

Just after it starts to rain

When the rain slackens off to a drizzle

When it stops raining and the pavement starts to dry

When it's been raining for half an hour

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Starting a curve on its outside edge will...?

All of these

Give you better visibility

Give you more room for error

Make the turn wider

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How soon after taking a drink does alcohol start to affect your skills and judgment?

It depends on what you had to eat

After half an hour

Almost immediately

After one hour

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How many motorcyclists are seriously injured in the USA every year as a result of crashes involving alcohol or substance abuse?

30,000

50,000

40,000

20,000

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The pace of a group of motorcyclists should be set by...?

The most experienced rider

The middle rider

The rearmost rider

The leader

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You should tell a passenger that they can take their feet off the foot rests when...?

They need to stretch their legs

You tell them they can

You come to a stop

The engine is switched off

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To avoid fatigue, when you're on a day-long trip you should take rest breaks at least...?

Every 4 hours

Twice a day

Every 3 hours

Every 2 hours

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When riding on a slippery surface, you should try to be...?

Timid

Aggressive

Fast

Smooth

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A passenger ought to wear...?

The same gear as you

At least a jacket and gloves

At least a helmet and gloves

At least a helmet and boots

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Which of these is the most likely cause of chain failure?

Faulty parts

Poor maintenance

Design flaw

Debris impact

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You're going on your first motorcycle touring holiday. You should distribute your luggage...?

Well forward

Low down

All of these

Evenly

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You're riding on a completely empty road which is slippery with rain. Your best line position is probably...?

In the center of your lane

Along the paint of the center line

In the right tire mark left by cars

In the left tire mark left by cars

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If there is a lot of traffic around on a curve, your best position is probably...?

In the right hand of your lane

Going around the center line

In the center of your lane

In the left hand of your lane

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You and 14 other riders meet up for a charity bike run. You should split into...?

3 groups of 4 and a group of 3

A group of 7 and a group of 8

You should stay as one big group

3 groups of 5

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Your most important control if you suffer from a stuck throttle is/are...?

Your brakes

Your engine cut-off switch

Your ignition switch

Your gearshift lever

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When touring with a load, you should check it's properly secure...?

Halfway through your day

Before you set off and at the end of the day

Before you set off and at midday

Every time you stop

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You see a 6 inch fallen tree branch in the road which you cannot avoid. As you approach it you should...?

Slow down

Maintain speed

Shift into neutral

Speed up

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You're approaching a railroad track which cuts across your path at an angle of 45 degree. What's your best tactic?

Turn left across the track at 90°

Increase your speed before you reach the track

Turn right across the track at 25°

Ride straight on as you were

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What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking?

40%

20%

30%

50%

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If you're riding across rain grooves and you feel your motorcycle start to weave, your best response is...?

Accelerate hard

To relax and keep going as normal

Grip your handlebars as tightly as possible

Turn in the direction of the grooves

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Carrying a passenger will affect your...?

Acceleration

Braking

Balance

All of these

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Which of these is the only one which is not a probable cause of 'wobble'?

Incorrect tire pressures

Poorly fitted accessories

Ill fitting motorcycle clothing

Badly positioned loads

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What is the most common cause of engine seizure?

Broken exhaust

Lack of oil

Blocked inlet ports

Very hot weather

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Tips for Passing Your Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test

Follow these tips to make sure you’re fully prepared for the exam:

Study the Manual Thoroughly

Dedicate time to studying each section of the guide. Pay special attention to rules and traffic signs, as these are common areas tested on the exam.

Take Multiple Practice Tests

Practice makes perfect. Take the free Iowa Motorcycle Practice Test multiple times to ensure you know the material inside and out.

Understand the Mistakes You Make

Review your incorrect answers from the practice test to identify areas for improvement.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Come to the exam well-rested. A clear mind will help you perform better and recall information more effectively.

What Happens After You Pass?

You’ll be issued a motorcycle instruction permit once you’ve passed the Iowa Motorcycle Permit test. This permit allows you to practice riding under certain restrictions, such as:

You must always wear a helmet when riding.
You can only ride during daylight hours.
You cannot carry passengers.
Additional restrictions may apply depending on your specific circumstances.

This practice time is key to preparing for your final on-road skills test, which evaluates your ability to operate a motorcycle in real-world conditions safely.