Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Does not have as many lights. Has a smaller profile Has a quieter engine.

2. You should split your riding group in to smaller groups if it is larger than how many riders? 4 or five riders. Five or six riders. Six or seven riders Seven or eight riders. Three or 4 riders.

3. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Drink beverages with caffeine. Take frequent rest breaks. Avoid making long trips Drive only during the day.

4. An adult over the age of 21 that has a BAC over the amount of what is considered intoxicated? .04% .08% 0.10% .09% 0.05

5. 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.

6. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Elastic cords. Metal chains. Nylon rope.

7. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should only be done to help steady cargo. Should never be done Helps turn the motorcycle.

8. According to studies, what percentage of motorcycle driver's killed in accidents had been drinking? 0.35 25% None of the answers listed 0.40 0.30

9. If the front brake locks, what should you do? Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Release it, and apply the rear brake only. Pull the engine kill switch Keep it applied until you come to a complete stop.

10. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center. Center or right. Left. Left or right.

11. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Making turns. Taking curves Doing any of these.

12. In what year did all new motorcycles have the headlights automatically on while running? 1977 1980 1978 1981 1983

13. Tinted eye protection Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only Should not be worn at night.

14. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more. You had one drink and are over the age of 21. You have had at least one drink You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.

15. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Looking in your mirrors. Coming to a complete stop. Riding in the staggered formation Choosing the most visible lane position.

16. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? The right. The left. The center. Any lane position.

17. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn You pull the kill engine switch.

18. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Three blocks. Two blocks. One-half block. One block.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads.

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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.