Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best protection from other vehicles is Choosing the right helmet. Maintaining an adequate space cushion. Using your high beam Wearing protective clothing.

2. Which of the following is not a part of the 4 steps for better control while turning? Listen. Press. Slow Look. Roll.

3. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean forward. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction.

4. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Five. One. Three. Two.

5. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the inside of the curve. Apply the rear brake. Move toward the outside of the curve Decrease the throttle.

6. When parking at a parallel parking space near a curb, you should ____? A, but sometimes b depending on the city ordinance. None of the answers listed. Park at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb Park parallel to the curb.

7. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane, and you need to cross them, you should Cross at the smallest angle possible. Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle. Wait until the next intersection Cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

8. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? After waiting for 120 seconds. When it is safe to do so. After waiting two light cycles. All of these.

9. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path. September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

10. At the very minimum, what should a legal motorcycle have on it? All of the answers listed. Horn. Front and rear brakes Two mirrors. Turn signals.

11. To increase your chances of being seen by another vehicle Ride in areas where there are lots of motorcycles. Wear reflective clothing. Ride only during the day Avoid driving in heavy traffic.

12. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center. Center or right. Left. Left or right.

13. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you. Being seen by the driver ahead of you Preparing to pull off the side of the road.

14. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 45-degree. 30-degree.

15. How do 3 wheeled vehicles compare to motorcycles on the road? They are less stable than motorcycles, but can counter steer. While less stable than motorcycles, they can reach much higher speeds. None of the listed answers There is actually very little difference between motorcycles and 3 wheeled vehicles. They are more stable than motorcycles, and cannot counter steer.

16. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using only the rear brake. Using only the front brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time.

17. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Red, green, and yellow. Orange, yellow, and white. Orange, red, yellow, and green White, red, and orange.

18. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Use both brakes to stop. Stop with the rear brake only. Use engine braking Stop with the front brake only.

19. If you are wearing face protection that gets damaged while you are riding what should you do? Do nothing and fix it when you arrive at your destination. Take your face protection off while still riding. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the handlebars and pull over when it is safe None of the answers listed. Immediately pull over and fix the problem.

20. Which brake is more important? The front, because it prevents skidding. The front, because it provides 70% of the stopping power. The rear, because it prevents skidding. The rear, because it provides 75% of the stopping power.

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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.