Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test #17 - IA Motorcycle Permit Test

1. If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:

sit as far back as possible.
consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
gradually increase your speed.
warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.

2. When you approach a blind intersection with a stop line, you should first stop:

on the stop line.
None of the other answers is correct.
behind the stop line.
where you can see traffic coming from both directions.

3. If you are chased by a dog:

approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
swerve around the animal.
stop until the animal loses interest.
kick it away.

4. A group of motorcyclists should be no larger than ______ riders.

5. When should motorcycles share lanes with cars?

Never.
In school zones.
When riding in a staggered formation.
In heavy traffic.

6. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

apply the brakes.
fight the wobble.
grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle.
try to accelerate out of the wobble.

7. To avoid fatigue, you should:

sleep at least 8 hours before riding.
drink coffee at least every two hours.
stop at least every two hours.
avoid using a windshield.

8. The best way to prevent and overcome fatigue while riding is to:

avoid using windshields.
get used to riding more than eight hours a day.
drink coffee at least every two hours.
take frequent rest breaks.

9. Motorcycle passengers should:

watch out for hot exhaust pipes.
keep their feet on the footrests.
lean as the motorcyclist leans.
All of the above.

10. When passing parked cars, you must watch for:

drivers getting out of cars.
people stepping from between cars.
doors opening in your path.
All of the above.

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