Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Specialized shocks for the motorcycle. Enough seat room and foot pegs for the passenger. A specialized license A backrest for the passenger.

2. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Avoid carrying passengers. Be able to swerve. Search the road ahead Watch other vehicles.

3. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle? Clutch is on the right and the brake is on the left. Both the clutch and brake are on the left. Both the clutch and brake are on the right Clutch is on the left and the brake is on the right.

4. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done Helps turn the motorcycle.

5. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Does not have as many lights. Has a smaller profile Has a quieter engine.

6. 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

7. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Elastic cords. Metal chains. Nylon rope.

8. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Scan the road often. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Only drive where there are street lights Use your high beam.

9. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly. Open the throttle slowly Apply the front brake only.

10. You can help keep your balance while riding by Keeping your knees against the gas tank. Sitting as far back as possible. Locking your elbows Wearing light weight riding gear.

11. Riding between lanes of traffic is Allowed in designated areas. Prohibited at night. Permitted only when traffic is not moving Prohibited at all times.

12. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with Elastic cords. Tank bags. Ropes Saddlebags.

13. While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned Anywhere on the handlegrips. With elbows locked. So they are slightly bent With elbows at 90 degrees.

14. 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.

15. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle. Dragging your feet on the ground Doing all of these things.

16. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. One. Two. Three. 4

17. Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check The tires and the lights. The mirrors and the exhaust. The foot pegs and the gas level The windshield and the kickstand.

18. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears in the turn. You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears before the turn Shift gears after the turn.

19. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Everything to the sides and rear. Only beside your vehicle. Behind you and part of the lane beside you Only behind your vehicle.

20. The gearshift lever is located In front of the left footrest. By the left handlegrip. By the right handlegrip In front of the right footrest.

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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.