View instructions
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.
Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
|
A driver may pull out in front of you.
|
|
|
A door could be opened into your path.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
2.
If the rear wheel locks up:
|
release pressure
on the front brake lever.
|
|
|
keep it locked until
you have come to a complete stop.
|
|
|
grab the front brake.
|
3.
When approaching
turns or curves, riders should travel:
|
in a staggered formation.
|
|
|
in pairs.
|
|
|
single file.
|
4.
Braking distance is:
|
how far a vehicle will continue to travel before the driver hits the brakes.
|
|
|
the total distance a vehicle has traveled until it comes to a complete stop.
|
|
|
how far a vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while the driver is braking.
|
5.
You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
|
leaning back.
|
|
|
avoiding sudden moves.
|
|
|
holding in the clutch.
|
6.
Before you
pass anyone that may move into your
lane, you should:
|
flash your brake light.
|
|
|
sound your horn.
|
|
|
reduce your speed.
|
7.
In Idaho, if you are convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol, penalties for a first conviction include:
|
a heavy fine.
|
|
|
jail.
|
|
|
One or more of the other answers.
|
8.
Keeping your knees against the gas tank:
|
reduces fuel consumption.
|
|
|
helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.
|
|
|
increases your ability to see and be seen.
|
9.
If the front tire goes flat while
riding:
|
twist the throttle back and forth
several times.
|
|
|
avoid using the rear brake.
|
|
|
hold the handlegrips firmly,
ease off the throttle, and keep
a straight course.
|
10.
If you must go over an obstacle on the road, the best thing to do is to:
|
keep
both your feet on the ground and
the brakes applied.
|
|
|
approach at a 45 degree angle.
|
|
|
approach at a 90 degree angle.
|
Page 1 of 3
Next page
Grade this page