Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

   • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
   • BSpeed up a lot
   • CStop in your lane
   • DBrake hard to warn them
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

   Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

2. Tanong 2 ng 25

   In traffic, you can't avoid a small animal without swerving into danger. What should you do?

   • AStay in your lane
   • BBrake so hard you fall
   • CRide onto the sidewalk
   • DSwerve into oncoming traffic
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Stay in your lane

   Hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting a car or truck.

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

   • ABefore you enter the turn
   • BAfter you leave the turn
   • CNever; stay in top gear
   • DIn the middle of the turn
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Before you enter the turn

   Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

   • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
   • BOnly in rain
   • COnly on long highway trips
   • DOnly after midnight
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out

   Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?

   • AParallel to the curb
   • BOn the sidewalk
   • CAt a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
   • DIn the middle of the lane
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb

   Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   How do you stop as quickly as possible?

   • AUse only the rear brake
   • BPull in the clutch and coast
   • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
   • DUse only the front brake
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel

   In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.

8. Tanong 8 ng 25

   If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?

   • ALight and easy
   • BExactly normal
   • CLoose only at high speed
   • DHeavy
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Heavy

   A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.

9. Tanong 9 ng 25

   Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

   • ASignals are only for night
   • BOther drivers ignore signals
   • CIt saves fuel
   • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

   A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?

    • AAbout ten hours
    • BAbout twelve hours
    • CAbout six hours
    • DAs many as possible
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. About six hours

    Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    Just before your front wheel hits an object, what should you do?

    • ABrake hard
    • BPull in the clutch
    • CRoll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end
    • DLean back and stiffen your arms
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end

    A little throttle just before impact lightens the front wheel so it rides over the object more easily.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

    • AAssume the driver has seen you
    • BSpeed up to get through first
    • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
    • DRide close behind a truck
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

    Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

    • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • BWith the pedal at your right foot
    • CWith the lever at your left foot
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. With the lever at your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    Where is the clutch lever?

    • AUnder the seat
    • BAt your right foot
    • CIn front of the left handgrip
    • DIn front of the right handgrip
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. In front of the left handgrip

    The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go

    Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.

17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

    • AA half helmet
    • BA full-face helmet
    • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
    • DA cap with a sun visor
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A full-face helmet

    A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BExactly in the center
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the left part of the lane
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?

    • AA helmet that is securely fastened
    • BLeather gloves
    • CA heavy jacket
    • DTall boots
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. A helmet that is securely fastened

    The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    Which surfaces can be very slippery for a motorcycle?

    • ADry concrete in the sun
    • BPainted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
    • CDry, rough asphalt
    • DClean, dry pavement
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Painted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet

    Paint and metal give much less traction than pavement, especially when wet.

23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake

    Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.

24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

    • AZigzag to keep traction
    • BBrake hard on the grating
    • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
    • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

    The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    What should you do when riding at night?

    • AFollow the car ahead more closely
    • BSlow down and increase your following distance
    • CTurn your headlight off near other cars
    • DWear a tinted face shield
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Slow down and increase your following distance

    At night you see less, so slow down, leave more space and use the lights of the car ahead to see the road.

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