Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Use your feet to maintain balance by Pointing your toes downward. Keeping them on the footrests. Skimming them above the ground Holding them away from the motorcycle.

2. 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.

3. Motorcycles require more frequent attention to maintenance than does an automobile due to risk of exposure when in traffic. which of the following checks should a motorcycle owner not check before operating? Taillights, brake lights, turn signals and headlights. Fuel supply valve operation. Tire wear and inflation None of the answers listed. Oil and fluid levels.

4. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured With elastic cords. On the sissy bar. Behind the rear axle With rope.

5. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Decrease your following distance. Cover the clutch and brakes. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

6. When passing heavy vehicles, it is important to avoid Slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle. Passing without a dedicated passing lane. Beeping your horn when alongside the vehicle Flashing your headlight.

7. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Protective clothing. Face or eye protection All of the above.

8. Which brake is more important? The front, because it prevents skidding. The front, because it provides 70% of the stopping power. The rear, because it prevents skidding. The rear, because it provides 75% of the stopping power.

9. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? Three. One. 4 Two.

10. 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.

11. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian. Stop inside the crosswalk Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

12. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Fill one bag before the other one. Only fill them with approved contents Only use them if they are completely full.

13. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Other vehicles. All these answers are correct. Road characteristics Traffic controls.

14. 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.

15. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

16. Which of the following affects your blood alcohol concentration? The number of drinks you've had. How fast you drink. How much you weigh. All of the above.

17. 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.

18. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the center of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the right of the lane position Is the left of the lane position.

19. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Slow down before reaching the slippery section Use only your rear brake.

20. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Single file. Staggered formation. V-shaped formation. In pairs.

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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.