2025 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 15
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Iowa when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Iowa please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/iowa/motorcycle.
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7. The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
Explanation
The front brake of a motorcycle is more powerful than the rear brake and can provide at least 70 percent of the motorcycle's total stopping power.
8. Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Explanation
The three major factors that affect a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) are the amount of alcohol consumed, how fast the alcohol was consumed, and the drinker's body weight. It is illegal and dangerous to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
9. Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
Explanation
Motorcycles, like any other vehicle, have blind spots. Therefore, you cannot rely only on your mirrors to know what is happening behind you. Frequent head checks should be part of your normal routine.
10. If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:
Explanation
If your front wheel locks while braking, you should release the front brake immediately and completely before re-applying it smoothly.
11. When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
Because of a passenger's additional weight, a motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board than with just one occupant. With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance. Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead.
12. If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
Explanation
Because a sidecar sits on the right side of a motorcycle, riding too far to the right side of your lane risks the sidecar running off the road. Similarly, on a three-wheeled motorcycle, the rear right wheel may leave the road if you get too close to the right edge.
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