Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Which restriction applies to an Idaho motorcycle instruction permit?
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Sample questions
Which restriction applies to an Idaho motorcycle instruction permit?
- A Daylight riding only, with no interstate riding and no passengers
- B Night riding is allowed if another licensed rider follows close behind you
- C Interstate riding is allowed if you stay in the right lane
- D One passenger is allowed if they are a licensed rider
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A. Daylight riding only, with no interstate riding and no passengers
Idaho law lets a motorcycle instruction permit holder ride only during daylight, never on an interstate highway, and never with a passenger. The permit is valid for up to 1 year, and you must pass the motorcycle knowledge test before you can get it.
Source: Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles website
If you must brake and swerve to avoid an obstacle, how should you combine them?
- A Brake before or after the swerve, never during it
- B Brake hard during the swerve to shorten it
- C Use only the front brake while swerving
- D Use only the rear brake, gently, while you are swerving
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A. Brake before or after the swerve, never during it
A swerve is two quick countersteers that rapidly change your direction. Separate the actions: brake, then swerve, or swerve, then brake, but do not brake while swerving.
Idaho requires a motorcycle's horn to be heard from at least how far away?
- A 500 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 300 feet
- D 200 feet
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D. 200 feet
Idaho Code requires a horn that can be heard at least 200 feet away. A motorcycle horn is still quieter than a car's, so use it to get attention but do not rely on it alone.
You are approaching a blind intersection with a car parked on your right. Which lane position is best?
- A Move to the left portion of the lane, away from the parked car
- B Stay in the center and speed through
- C Move to the right portion of the lane, close to the parked car
- D Ride on the right shoulder to be ready to stop
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A. Move to the left portion of the lane, away from the parked car
At a blind intersection, move to the part of the lane that brings you into other drivers' view as early as possible. Here that means moving left, away from the parked vehicle, so the driver on the cross street can see you sooner.