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  • Updated for January 2025
  • Based on official Iowa 2025 Driver's manual

Free Iowa DOT Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Introducing our free practice Iowa Motorcycle License test. This 25 question test is based on the information presented in the Iowa Motorcycle Operator Manual. Some of the questions cover information related to safe driving practices, while others cover information specifically directed at motorcycles and their riders. To pass this IA practice test, you will need to correctly answer 21 of the 25 questions. Please note that passing this practice test does not mean that you will pass the state exam. Study hard and ensure you know the material well. There are four possible answers for each practice question. Only one answer for each question is correct, so choose the answer you think is best. If you are stuck on a question, you can read a hint to help you choose the right answer. Remember, there are no hints on the state exam. If you answer correctly, you will proceed to the next question. If you answer incorrectly, you will be show the right answer and along with an explanation. For best results, read and study the operator manual thoroughly before taking this test. Good luck!

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

5 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual IA DOT exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

14 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. What does the left hand lever control?
  2. When you are sitting properly on a motorcycle, your
  3. Two or more motorcyclists riding together should ride
  4. You are being followed closely, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. What should you do?
  5. To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have
  6. You can be charged with riding under the influence of alcohol if
  7. A motorcycle's blind spots are
  8. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
  9. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should
  10. Which of the following are acceptable protective clothing for motorcycle riding?
  11. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check?
  12. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned
  13. When should a passenger get on your motorcycle?
  14. Which lane position should be avoided by motorcyclists?
  15. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle?
  16. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, what is the best way to absorb shock?
  17. Which brake is more important?
  18. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do?
  19. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves?
  20. You are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because
  21. How can you increase your visibility at a blind intersection?
  22. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should ease off the throttle,
  23. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because
  24. What is the best way to stop quickly?
  25. If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle ahead of you does not know that you are behind it, what should you do?
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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