Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When approaching a blind intersection, you should do what? Accelerate so that you will be visible to those in the intersection quicker than possible. Avoid blind intersections no matter what. Move into the part of the lane that will bring you into the line of vision of another driver as soon as possible None of the listed answers.

2. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist Down. Locked. Flat Up.

3. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Slow down before the turn. Pull in the clutch and coast Crouch down low.

4. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work during the day. Less work at night. The same amount of work. More work.

5. When should the right lane position be avoided? It should never be avoided. When riding through a school zone. When being passed by another vehicle. When there is a hazard in the center of the road.

6. When looking where you want to turn, you should Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Reduce your speed before the turn Do all of the above.

7. What is not one of the major factors in blood alcohol level? How fast you drank it. How much you've drank. Your body weight None of the answers listed above. Your age.

8. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? Three. One. 4 Two.

9. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions. Seasonal changes are. Not being seen is. Bad drivers are. Traffic signals are.

10. 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.

11. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Start with your right wrist raised. Start with your right wrist flat. Keep the clutch pulled in Only ride in lower gears.

12. 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.

13. You should increase your following distance In heavy traffic. When it is windy. During the day On single-lane roads.

14. 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.

15. Reflective clothing is important for safety In urban areas. At night. During day and night In rural areas only.

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

17. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line first, then pull forward. With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line only.

18. Riders who wear helmets are how many times more likely to survive a head injury than those who do not wear a helmet? 4 times more likely. Six times more likely. Five times more likely Ten times more likely. Three times more likely.

19. Motorcycles are harder to see. how can you increase your visibility? Flash your brake light to warn drivers. Use signal lights. All these answers are correct Wear bright clothing.

20. Blind intersections are dangerous because They are not controlled by traffic signs. U-turns are not permitted. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are high speed intersections.

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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.