Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Right. Center. Left. Left or right.

4. Motorcycles require more frequent attention to maintenance than does an automobile due to risk of exposure when in traffic. which of the following checks should a motorcycle owner not check before operating? Taillights, brake lights, turn signals and headlights. Fuel supply valve operation. Tire wear and inflation None of the answers listed. Oil and fluid levels.

5. Before downshifting, you should Flash your brake light. Lean forward. Decelerate Apply the rear brake.

6. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

7. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When passing parked cars. When being passed by other vehicles. All of the above.

8. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Fill one bag before the other one. Only fill them with approved contents Only use them if they are completely full.

9. The turning diameter of your 3 wheel vehicle must be less than how many feet? 25 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft.

10. To be effective at protecting the motorcycle operator from hazards, proper face and eye protection must have which of the following attributes: All of the answers listed. Allow air to pass through and be resistant to penetration by objects. Be reasonably free from scratches and give a clear view on either side Securely fastened so that it cannot be blown off. Allow for enough room for eye and sunglasses.

11. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is In school zones. On freeways. On rural roads At intersections.

12. What does the acronym see stand for? Scan, evaluate, examine. Scan, examine, execute. Search, examine, execute Search, evaluate, execute. Search, evaluate, examine.

13. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The right. Any lane position. The center. The left.

14. Motorcycle operators will often attempt curves with too much speed. which method should not be used when navigating a curve on a motorcycle? In slow, tight turns, lean the motorcycle and keep the body straight. In normal turns lean at the same angle as the motorcycle. Slow down the motorcycle before entering the curve Look through the turn with the operator's head and not the shoulders. Reduce speed by rolling back sharply on the throttle when already engaged in the curve.

15. 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.

16. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Other vehicles. All these answers are correct. Road characteristics Traffic controls.

17. The front brake is operated by The left foot lever. The right hand lever. The foot pedal The left hand lever.

18. In proper riding posture Your knees are against the gas tank. Your arms are slightly bent. Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests All of the above are true.

19. You should never ride beside another motorcycle because Motorcycles require a full lane width to operate safely. It makes it difficult to turn through curves. You will be distracted by the other riders movements The other rider may swerve into you.

20. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Riding in pairs. Using hand signals. Changing lane positions Making eye contact.

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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.