Iowa Motorcycle Practice Test 7

11.Where is the gearshift lever found on a typical motorcycle, and what operates it?

Ahead of the right footrest, worked by the right footAhead of the left footrest, worked by the left footOn the left handlebar, worked by the left handUnder the seat, worked by hand while stopped

12.How do you check your following distance using the counting method in the manual?

Count the dashed lines between you and the vehicle aheadTime how long the vehicle ahead takes to reach the next intersectionMeasure the gap in car lengths at every intersectionChoose a marker ahead, and start counting when the back of the vehicle ahead reaches it — arriving before the count ends means you are too close

13.What is the blue Emergency Notification System sign at a railroad crossing for?

It shows the maximum speed for crossingIt marks the crossing as exempt from stoppingIt gives a phone number for the railroad and a unique crossing ID so problems can be reportedIt shows how far the next crossing is

14.An ambulance is approaching with lights and siren. What does Iowa require of you?

Stop immediately wherever you are, including inside an intersectionMove to the left shoulderMove over toward the right-hand edge of the roadway, or as close to it as you can getSpeed up until you reach the next side street

15.The manual says braking and swerving should be kept separate. What does that mean in practice?

Do your braking ahead of the swerve or once it is finished, never during itBrake during the swerve but not before itNever brake at all once an obstacle appearsUse only the rear brake while swerving

16.Which items does the manual list as the minimum equipment for a street-legal motorcycle?

A headlight and a horn onlyA headlight, a taillight, a brake light, brakes on both wheels, turn signals, a horn, and a pair of mirrorsFront and rear brakes and a taillight onlyA headlight, one mirror, and a speedometer

17.Which ability does the manual say alcohol degrades first, and why does that matter?

Vision, because riders cannot see hazardsYour judgment of your own riding, so you take bigger risks while believing you are doing wellReaction time, because riders brake lateBalance, because riders drop the motorcycle at a stop

18.What is the purpose of rolling on the throttle in a turn?

To shorten the turning radiusTo transfer weight onto the front tireTo hold or slightly raise your speed, which helps steady the motorcycleTo warm the rear tire before the exit

19.Why does cannabis pose a particular problem for motorcyclists, according to the manual?

It distorts perception of time, space and speed, which riders must judge constantlyIt slows the heart rate below safe levelsIt causes the rider to overtighten the grip on the handlebarsIt has no effect on riding, only on driving

20.In the first step of the turning sequence, how do you reduce speed?

By squeezing the clutch and coastingBy closing the throttle and, if you need more, using both brakesBy using the rear brake aloneBy downshifting two gears at once