Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?
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About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?
- A About 40%
- B At least 70%
- C About 50%
- D About 25%
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B. At least 70%
The front brake is the more powerful brake and can provide at least 70% of your stopping power, because weight shifts forward onto the front wheel as you slow, giving it more traction. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
In Idaho, a rider 21 or older is considered to be driving under the influence at what BAC?
- A .08 or more
- B .05 or more
- C .10 or more
- D .02 or more
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A. .08 or more
For riders 21 and older, a BAC of .08 or more is DUI in Idaho. Even below .08 you can still be convicted of DUI, because judgment and skill are impaired well before the legal limit.
Your throttle sticks open while you are riding. What should you do first?
- A Twist the throttle back and forth several times until it frees up again
- B Brake hard with the rear brake only
- C Shift into a higher gear to slow the engine
- D Hit the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together
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D. Hit the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together
If the throttle sticks, immediately hit the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together to remove power from the rear wheel. Once in control, pull off, stop and check the throttle cable before riding again.
At night, what following distance does the handbook recommend?
- A 2 seconds
- B 4 seconds or more
- C 3 seconds exactly
- D As close as needed to use their taillights
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B. 4 seconds or more
At night, increase to a four-second following distance or more. Distances are harder to judge without the shadows and contrast your eyes use in daylight.