Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 5

Test de práctica 5 de 6 de Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Motocicleta
Idaho
130 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
What path through a curve does the diagram show?
- Inside, then outside, then inside
- Close to the road edge the whole way
- Outside, then inside, then outside
- The center of the lane the whole way
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Outside, then inside, then outside
With no traffic, enter at the outside, move toward the inside at the middle of the curve, and exit at the outside.
Pregunta 2 de 25
Where is the front brake lever?
- In front of the left handgrip
- At your left foot
- In front of the right handgrip
- At your right foot
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. In front of the right handgrip
The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.
Pregunta 3 de 25
You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?
- Speed up through the curve
- Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake
- Brake hard while still leaning
- Use only the rear brake while leaning
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake
Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.
Pregunta 4 de 25
On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?
- The shoulder
- Over the painted lines
- The tire tracks left by cars
- The oily center strip
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The tire tracks left by cars
Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.
Pregunta 5 de 25
In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?
- Never; feet go on the ground
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only at high speed
- Only in turns
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.
Pregunta 6 de 25
How should a passenger lean in turns?
- With the rider, staying directly behind
- Against the turn
- Back, away from the rider
- Straight up, no matter what
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. With the rider, staying directly behind
The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.
Pregunta 7 de 25
Why wear bright or reflective clothing?
- Dark colors are illegal
- It replaces a helmet
- It keeps you cooler
- It helps other drivers see you
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It helps other drivers see you
Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.
Pregunta 8 de 25
On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left hand
- With the pedal at your left foot
- With the lever at your right hand
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. With the pedal at your right foot
The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.
Pregunta 9 de 25
Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?
- They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
- They make you sleepy right away
- They are only legal at night
- They improve your balance
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Where should a beginner ride in a group?
- Next to another rider
- Right behind the leader
- At the very back
- In the lead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Right behind the leader
Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.
Pregunta 11 de 25
Under implied consent laws, what do you agree to by riding on public roads?
- To take a skills test every year
- To ride only in daylight
- To be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks
- To carry a passenger when asked
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. To be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks
Refusing a test can lead to losing your license.
Pregunta 12 de 25
What is lane splitting?
- Riding on the shoulder
- Riding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
- Changing lanes quickly
- Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.
Pregunta 13 de 25
Where should a passenger sit?
- On the gas tank
- As far back as possible
- As far forward as possible without crowding the rider
- Sideways on the seat
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider
Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.
Pregunta 14 de 25
If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?
- Before or after the swerve, never during it
- Only with the front brake during the swerve
- You should never brake at all
- During the swerve
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it
Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.
Pregunta 15 de 25
In a slow, tight turn, such as a U-turn, how should you lean?
- Put both feet down and walk it around
- Lean your body farther than the motorcycle
- Keep the motorcycle and your body straight up
- Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
For slow, tight turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight to counterbalance.
Pregunta 16 de 25
Your engine seizes (locks up) while riding. What should you do?
- Brake hard and keep the clutch out
- Try to restart it while moving
- Squeeze the clutch lever and pull off the road
- Shift down quickly
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Squeeze the clutch lever and pull off the road
Squeezing the clutch disconnects the locked engine from the rear wheel.
Pregunta 17 de 25
Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?
- Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
- The age of the rims' paint
- The brand name
- The color of the valve caps
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.
Pregunta 18 de 25
How should you sit so you can steer well?
- So your elbows touch your knees
- So your hands are above your shoulders
- So your arms are slightly bent
- So your arms are locked straight
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. So your arms are slightly bent
Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent. This lets you press on the handlebars without strain.
Pregunta 19 de 25
Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?
- A car stopping on a railroad crossing
- A rear-end crash at a toll booth
- A car turning left in front of the motorcycle
- A car backing into a parked motorcycle
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle
Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.
Pregunta 20 de 25
You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?
- Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
- Assume it is just like yours
- Ride fast to test it
- Skip the pre-ride check
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.
Pregunta 21 de 25
In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?
- One second
- Half a second
- Four seconds
- Two seconds
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Two seconds
The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.
Pregunta 22 de 25
Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?
- Shift to neutral and coast
- Release the front brake
- Keep it locked until you have stopped
- Turn sharply off the road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped
On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Who should carry passengers or large loads?
- Only experienced riders
- Anyone with a permit
- New riders who want practice
- Anyone, after one ride
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Only experienced riders
Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.
Pregunta 24 de 25
A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?
- Ride closer together
- Split into two or more smaller groups
- Use the shoulder
- Ride two abreast
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Split into two or more smaller groups
Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Which brake gives most of your stopping power?
- Both give exactly the same
- The engine
- The rear brake
- The front brake
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The front brake
The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

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