Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. 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.

3. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Three. 4 One. Two.

4. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be parallel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

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

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

7. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Wearing reflective clothing. Riding only in the left of the lane position. Wearing a full-face helmet. Decreasing your speed.

8. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Drivers following too closely. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

9. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you At all times. When riding through school zones. In periods of heavy traffic Unless you are stopped.

10. Grabbing the front brake could result in A rear wheel lock. A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly Popping a tire.

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

12. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Alternately apply the front and rear brakes. Use the rear brake only. Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time Use the front brake only.

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. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items In front of a tank bag. In a backpack. On the sissy bar On the handlebars.

15. 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.

16. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the Fluids. Signal lights. Tires All of these.

17. 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.

18. When should you adjust your mirrors? Before mounting the motorcycle. After mounting the motorcycle. After you have started riding. After starting the motorcycle engine.

19. When completing a quick stop how should you apply your brakes? Apply both brakes at the same time. The back brake followed immediately by the front brake. Apply the front brake only Apply the back brake only. The front brake followed immediately by the back brake.

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

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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.