Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Left. Right. Right or center. Center.

2. Your helmet should meet who's standards? The department of defense. The supreme court. The dot only The dot and state standards. The state only.

3. The best group formation for riding through curves is The staggered formation. A v-shaped formation. In pairs Single file.

4. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid using the highest gear. Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating Cover the clutch and the brake.

5. What is the best way to stop quickly? Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Apply both brakes evenly. Pull the engine cut off switch.

6. Which of the following statements is true? For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop. Naturally, you should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. if you are in traf?c, however, remain in your lane. If you are chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. as you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind All of the above are correct.

7. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars. No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.

8. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Front and rear brakes. Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. All of the above.

9. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Closer than they are. Bigger than they are. Farther away than they are Smaller than they are.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. If you can't cross an obstacle straight on, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 90 105 20 45

13. Which of the following is considered the 'right' gear when riding a motorcycle? A protective jacket. All of the answers listed. An approved helmet Protective riding gloves. Face and eye protection.

14. The best way to protect your eyes is with A face shield. A three-quarter helmet. A windshield Eyeglasses.

15. If your throttle becomes stuck you should twist it back and forth to free it. if this does not work what should you do? Do nothing and hope it becomes unstuck. Immediately pull over and try to fix it. Pump your brakes to slow down Operate the cut-off engine switch and pull the clutch at the same time. Keep traveling to your destination and fix it when you arrive.

16. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle. 4 Three. Five. Two.

17. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. Other motorcycles only. No one.

18. For his own safety, a motorcyclist should wear ____. Bright colored, reflective clothing. Drab clothing. None of the listed answers Gray and brown clothing. Only wear black.

19. 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.

20. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the center of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the right of the lane position Is the left of the lane position.

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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.