Idaho Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: Full Exam
Riders under 21 must complete an approved rider training course, such as Idaho STAR’s. This test has the real one's size and pass mark: answer every question, submit, then see your score and every answer explained.
Full practice test
- Questions25
- To pass20
- Needed80%
- TimeNo limit
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Practice test
Not the official test
How the Idaho motorcycle test works
- An M endorsement on your licenseIdaho riders add a motorcycle (M) endorsement to a Class A, B, C or D license after passing the motorcycle knowledge test and a skills test with a third-party examiner. Knowledge and skills test results count for one year. (Idaho Transportation Department: Motorcycle Endorsement)
- A course is required under 21Riders under 21 must complete an approved rider training course, such as Idaho STAR’s. For anyone, a passing STAR or MSF course can replace the skills test if the endorsement is added within two years of the course. (Idaho Transportation Department: Motorcycle Endorsement)
- A one-year instruction permitAfter the knowledge test you can buy a motorcycle instruction permit, valid one year: daylight riding only, no freeways or highways and no passengers, and permit holders under 18 wear a helmet. (Idaho Transportation Department: Motorcycle Endorsement)
- Idaho rules on the roadIdaho riders keep at least a three-second following distance in normal conditions, and lane filtering and lane splitting are not legal in the state. Idaho Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook p. 40–45
Based on the Idaho Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook (July 2026). Official licensing agency.
Warm up by topic
- Idaho endorsement, permit and vehicle rules (p. 9–17) · The two-wheel skills test (p. 85–89) · Skills test checklist, STAR training and endorsements (p. 106–111)
- Preparing to ride: gear, the motorcycle and responsibilities (p. 18–30)
- Basic vehicle control (p. 31–37) · Lane position, following, passing and filtering (p. 38–46) · Three-wheel motorcycles (p. 90–104)
- SIPDE, intersections and being seen (p. 47–56)
- Crash avoidance, hazards and mechanical problems (p. 57–69)
- Getting off the highway, passengers and cargo (p. 70–72) · Group riding (p. 73–76)
- Alcohol, Idaho DUI law and fatigue (p. 77–84)
Questions about the test
How many questions are on the Idaho motorcycle knowledge test?
ITD doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score. Our practice exam uses 25 questions with 20 to pass (80%). The test is given at county driver's license offices. (Idaho Transportation Department: Motorcycle Endorsement)
What does this Idaho motorcycle practice test cover?
The Idaho Motorcycle Rider's Handbook (July 2026): Idaho's endorsement, vehicle and equipment rules, riding gear, control, lane position, SIPDE, hazards, passengers, group riding, Idaho DUI law, the skills test and three-wheelers. Idaho Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook p. 9–111
What happens if I fail the Idaho motorcycle knowledge or skills test?
You wait three days before retesting and pay the test fee again. Passed knowledge and skills results stay valid for up to one year. Idaho Motorcycle Rider’s Handbook p. 17
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