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Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your motorcycle license in Idaho, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. All riders are also encouraged (required if under age 21) to attend a basic rider education course which provides knowledge and hands-on training before receiving a motorcycle endorsement. The knowledge test will cover the information from the Idaho Motorcycle Operator Manual. The knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you need 20 correct answers to pass (80%).

1. When you make a turn you should:

All the other answers are correct.
roll on the throttle through the turn.
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.

2. Motorcycle passengers should:

sit as far back as possible.
watch out for exhaust pipes.
lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

3. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are:

stopping in an unusual place.
being followed too closely.
All of the above.

4. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to:

distribute the load evenly.
keep the load low.
All of the above.

5. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?

Elastic cords
Cable ties
Metal chains