2025 Idaho Motorcycle Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Idaho when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Idaho please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/idaho/motorcycle.
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19. To control a motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, you should be seated so you can use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance.
20. When riding at night:
Explanation
When riding at night, you should increase your following distance. Slow down and be flexible about your lane position.
21. While riding, you should wear:
Explanation
Long-term exposure to engine and wind noise while riding can lead to hearing damage, even if you wear a full-face helmet. Using hearing protection is advised to prevent damage.
22. If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.
23. A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.
Explanation
In Virginia, a person with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is considered intoxicated. Any intoxicated person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.
24. A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:
Explanation
If you are unable to avoid an obstacle and must instead ride over it, you should slow down and approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.
25. When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?
Explanation
