Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When you ride in a group Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three. Ride in pairs whenever possible Put the newest riders at the rear.

2. What is the best lane position for being seen? The best lane position changes depending on the situation. The center of the lane. The left part of the lane. The right part of the lane.

3. Who is immune from the effects of drugs and alcohol? A diabetic. A habitual drug user. An alcoholic No one is immune. A police officer.

4. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Start with your right wrist raised. Start with your right wrist flat. Keep the clutch pulled in Only ride in lower gears.

5. Which of the following is not a step you should do when getting off of the road? Check the roadside. Park carefully. Accelerate and pull over quickly Signal to other driver's. Pull off of the road.

6. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using only the rear brake. Using only the front brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time.

7. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes.

8. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by Being visible. Communicating your intentions. Maintaining an adequate space cushion Doing all of these things.

9. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Always ride in the center lane position. Flash your brake light. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

10. When passing another vehicle Ride in the highest gear. Ride close to the edge of the road. Turn on your hazard lights You must not exceed the speed limit.

11. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Riding between rows of vehicles. Sharing it with another motorcycle. Riding in the right of the lane position only You should never share your lane.

12. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Three. One. 4 Two.

13. 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.

14. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill. Slowing down. Coasting in neutral gear. Increasing your speed. Shifting gears.

15. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 45-degree. 30-degree.

16. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? Time of day. The amount of alcohol. How fast you drink. Your weight.

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

18. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The center position is always the safest option. The left and right positions are safest. Only the left position is the safest The safest position will depend on the surroundings.

19. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Drive much slower than cars. Appear closer than they are. Appear further away Are much faster than cars.

20. The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake. how much stopping power does the front brake provide you? None of the answers listed. One half of the total stopping power. One third of the total stopping power Three quarters of the total stopping power. The full stopping power.

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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.