Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by Being visible. Communicating your intentions. Maintaining an adequate space cushion Doing all of these things.

2. An adult over the age of 21 that has a BAC over the amount of what is considered intoxicated? .04% .08% 0.10% .09% 0.05

3. After consuming alcohol, you can ensure you will not be driving under the influence if you You can never be certain that consumed alcohol will not affect your driving. Were drinking beer or wine, but not hard liquor. Wait at least an hour Wait at least 30 minutes.

4. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving Unless riding over a slippery surface.

5. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads.

6. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators. Reduce your following distance. Increase your speed and pass quickly Do all of the above.

7. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Fire. Hitting other vehicles. Skidding. A serious head and neck injury.

8. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Three. 4 One. Two.

9. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside. With the rear tire off the road. At an angle.

10. Tinted eye protection Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only Should not be worn at night.

11. How can you increase your safety while riding at night? Decrease your speed. Use your high beam. All these answers are correct. Increase your following distance.

12. What is the name of the strategy you should use when at an intersection? Calm. See. Look Watch. Seek.

13. What are your responsibilities while operating a motorcycle on the road? All of the answers listed. Be visible to other motorists. Communicate your intentions Search your path. Maintain an adequate distance.

14. The safest way to use saddlebags is to Distribute the weight evenly between them. Use only one at a time. Make sure all of them are full Not carry a passenger at the same time.

15. A motorcycle mini-lane is A full traffic lane width. Approximately one-third the width of a traffic lane. A special lane designated for motorcycles only Half a traffic lane.

16. Rising off the seat slightly Is prohibited while riding motorcycles. Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should be done to fix a wobble Should only be done by experienced drivers.

17. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

18. If the front brake locks, what should you do? Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Release it, and apply the rear brake only. Pull the engine kill switch Keep it applied until you come to a complete stop.

19. You can be charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol if Your BAC is 0.08% or above. You are seen exiting a drinking establishment. You have consumed any amount of alcohol You have consumed at least two beers.

20. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Riding in pairs. Using hand signals. Changing lane positions Making eye contact.

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To operate a motorcycle in Iowa, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). At age 14, you can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit or moped-only license. At age 16, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement or Class M license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, or moped-only license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. The moped-only license also requires that you pass the operator knowledge test, if you do not already have an instruction permit or license, and complete a moped education course. A driving test may also be required. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, motorcycle knowledge test, operator knowledge test, and the motorcycle skills test. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current license, you must pass the vision screening, motorcycle knowledge test, and motorcycle skills test.

Tests are scheduled through the MVD. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions covering road rules and safe riding practices. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one business day to retake it.