Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not part of the proper procedure for carrying loads? Keep the load backward. Secure the load. Distribute the load evenly Keep the load forward. Keep the load low.

2. Riders who wear helmets are how many times more likely to survive a head injury than those who do not wear a helmet? 4 times more likely. Six times more likely. Five times more likely Ten times more likely. Three times more likely.

3. 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.

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

5. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Driving over gravel roads. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Speeding up too quickly.

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

7. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast? You will tip over. Other drivers will be distracted. The motorcycle will suffer mechanical failure You can veer into another lane.

8. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The front and rear brakes equally. The clutch. The front brake The rear brake.

9. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Use ropes to secure the load. Attach the cargo to your gas tank Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

10. Keeping your distance is important when traveling. what does keeping your distance provide you? Better gas mileage and space to maneuver. Time to react and space to maneuver. Time to swerve and quick stop Time to honk your horn and maneuver. Time to honk your horn and react.

11. When sitting properly on a motorcycle your Elbows should be at a 90 degree angle. Arms should be bent slightly. Elbows should be locked Hands should be above your elbows.

12. Riders wearing a helmet are how many more times likely to survive a crash? 1 time. 5 times. 7 times 10 times. 3 times.

13. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid using the highest gear. Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating Cover the clutch and the brake.

14. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Ride in lighted areas. Flash your brake light. Avoid tailgating Use your high beam.

15. 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.

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

17. Carrying extra weight on a 3 wheeled bike may change the what of the bike? The accelerator. The handling of the bike. The length of the trip The gas mileage. The stopping power.

18. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid. You could be in a blind spot None of the above.

19. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 135-degree. 25-degree. 90-degree.

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

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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.