Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic In designated areas. When traffic is at a standstill. At no time Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction.

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

3. 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.

4. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. Through curves and turns. Long stretches of road. When passing as a group.

5. When following another vehicle, you should leave at least ____ of space as a following distance. 2 seconds. 20 ft. 3 seconds. 10 ft.

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

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

8. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____. Rear, is the emergency brake. Rear, provides 70% of the stopping power. Front, provides 70% of the stopping power Front, is the emergency brake.

9. If you are riding an unfamiliar bike what should you do? All of the answers listed. Check the bike as if it was your own. Ride cautiously and be aware of your surroundings Find out where all of the controls are and how they work. Know the gear pattern.

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

11. 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.

12. Which brake is most powerful? Front brake. Both front and rear brake are equal. Rear brake. Foot brake.

13. Which of the following factors can play a significant part in determining BAC levels? All of the answers listed. Amount of alcohol consumed. Physical conditioning Your body weight. How fast you drink.

14. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, look, press, roll.

15. Wearing a face shield while riding a motorcycle Is not as effective as wearing goggles. Is legally required by all riders. Is only required by riders under the age of 18 Is the best form of face and eye protection.

16. The best face protection is A shatter-resistant face shield. A windshield. Sunglasses Approved goggles.

17. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Swerve from side to side. Use hand signals Ride in the center lane position.

18. 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.

19. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Release the brake and only use the front brake. Pull the engine kill switch Continue braking until the motorcycle stops.

20. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight. Slow, tight. Fast, tight. Slow, wide. Fast, wide.

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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.