Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. While maintaining your speed. With your feet skimming the ground. While keeping your elbows locked. At a 90-degree angle.

2. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. Gravel provides less traction than pavement. They do not have posted speed limits Lane markings are not present.

3. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Alert others to your actions. Reduce your reaction time. Change lanes Slow down.

4. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Leaning back Holding in the clutch.

5. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? At any point before, after, or during the turn. Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. During the turn.

6. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? At all times. Only when carrying a passenger. If riding with another motorcycle. During designated time periods only.

7. When riding with a partner, what should they not do? Get on the bike after the engine is started. Lean forward. Get on the bike before the engine is started Stay directly behind you. Place feet firmly on foot peddles.

8. 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.

9. What should you do if you are approached by a dog while riding your motorcycle? Downshift and approach slowly, then accelerate to leave the dog. Do nothing differently. Accelerate quickly past the dog Honk your horn at the dog. Slow down and kick at the dog.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the left foot pedal. Near the right foot pedal. Near the left handgrip. Near the right handgrip.

14. Your motorcycle fits you if You can reach the foot pegs. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handlegrips You can do all of the above.

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

16. If you are riding next to other cars or trucks what may you be doing? Racing them. Distracting them from the road. Riding in their blind spot You may be speeding. You may cause an accident.

17. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to Speed up to match their speed. Slow down. Allow them to pass you Beep your horn.

18. When is it okay to turn your headlight off when running? It is never okay to turn your headlight off. When you are in a well-lit area. When you're stuck in traffic When there's sufficient daylight. When you're on a deserted road.

19. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your signal light, to make sure it is working. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it. The lane beside you and the far lane.

20. When should you only use the front brakes? At all times. On surfaces with low traction. When stopping quickly. If the back tire is flat.

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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.