Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What are your responsibilities while operating a motorcycle on the road? All of the answers listed. Be visible to other motorists. Communicate your intentions Search your path. Maintain an adequate distance.

2. When you check your tires, what are you checking for? Cuts and scrapes. Tread wear. Tire pressure. All of these.

3. 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.

4. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

5. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Motorcycles should never ride in pairs. Turning sharp corners. Approaching intersections Riding at night.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving Unless riding over a slippery surface.

9. A motorcycle mini-lane is A full traffic lane width. Approximately one-third the width of a traffic lane. A special lane designated for motorcycles only Half a traffic lane.

10. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? At all times. In rural areas. When entering a highway. On long stretches of road.

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

12. Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check The tires and the lights. The mirrors and the exhaust. The foot pegs and the gas level The windshield and the kickstand.

13. Which of the following should be checked before each ride? Clutch and throttle. Brakes. Tires. All of these.

14. The safest way to use saddlebags is to Distribute the weight evenly between them. Use only one at a time. Make sure all of them are full Not carry a passenger at the same time.

15. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Avoid carrying passengers. Be able to swerve. Search the road ahead Watch other vehicles.

16. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Closer than they are. Bigger than they are. Farther away than they are Smaller than they are.

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

18. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process? Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

19. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Apply the front brake quickly. Use the rear brake only. Alternate between the front and rear brake Fully apply both brakes.

20. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Fill all of them completely. Load them evenly with the same weight. Fill one completely before loading others Not exceed 20 lbs per bag.

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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.