MOTORCYCLE MANUAL (IOWA DOT) PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: correct answer Helps protect your whole
face
How do you turn left on a motorcycle? correct answer Press left hand grip - lean
left - go left
How do you turn right on a motorcycle? correct answer Press right hand grip -
lean right - go right
How much stopping power does the front break provide? correct answer at least
three-quarters to %70
How often should you check your motorcycle correct answer Before every ride
How often should you keep your headlight on? correct answer At all times
How often should you use both breaks to stop? correct answer Every time
How should you sit on your motorcycle correct answer arms slightly bent, firm
grim on the hand grips, starting with your right hand flat, knees are against the
gas tank, and feet are firmly on the on the footrests
How should you turn in a NORMAL turn? correct answer the rider and motorcycle
should lean together at the same time
, How should you turn in TIGHT TURNS? correct answer Counterbalance by leaning
the motorcycle only keeping your body straight
If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must stop, it is usually best to: correct
answer Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road
If vehicles and other potential problems are on BOTH sides, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 2
If vehicles and other potential problems are on your LEFT ONLY, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 2 or 3
If vehicles and other potential problems are on your RIGHT ONLY, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 1 or 2
If you are carrying a heavy load and you have to shift it, where should it be?
correct answer Center the weight forward and low
It is most important to flash your break light when: correct answer You will be
slowing suddenly
Making eye contact with the driver(s): correct answer Doesn't mean that the
driver will yield
More than half of all crashes: correct answer Involve riders who have ridden their
motorcycles less than six months
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: correct answer Helps protect your whole
face
How do you turn left on a motorcycle? correct answer Press left hand grip - lean
left - go left
How do you turn right on a motorcycle? correct answer Press right hand grip -
lean right - go right
How much stopping power does the front break provide? correct answer at least
three-quarters to %70
How often should you check your motorcycle correct answer Before every ride
How often should you keep your headlight on? correct answer At all times
How often should you use both breaks to stop? correct answer Every time
How should you sit on your motorcycle correct answer arms slightly bent, firm
grim on the hand grips, starting with your right hand flat, knees are against the
gas tank, and feet are firmly on the on the footrests
How should you turn in a NORMAL turn? correct answer the rider and motorcycle
should lean together at the same time
, How should you turn in TIGHT TURNS? correct answer Counterbalance by leaning
the motorcycle only keeping your body straight
If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must stop, it is usually best to: correct
answer Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road
If vehicles and other potential problems are on BOTH sides, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 2
If vehicles and other potential problems are on your LEFT ONLY, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 2 or 3
If vehicles and other potential problems are on your RIGHT ONLY, what position(s)
should you ride in? correct answer Path 1 or 2
If you are carrying a heavy load and you have to shift it, where should it be?
correct answer Center the weight forward and low
It is most important to flash your break light when: correct answer You will be
slowing suddenly
Making eye contact with the driver(s): correct answer Doesn't mean that the
driver will yield
More than half of all crashes: correct answer Involve riders who have ridden their
motorcycles less than six months
