Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, look, press, roll.

2. The safest place to ride in the rain is In the tire tracks of other drivers. On main roads only. In the center lane position On the shoulder of the road.

3. When carrying a load, you should Keep it high. Secure it as far back as possible. Only use approved luggage holders Distribute the load evenly.

4. Your helmet should meet who's standards? The department of defense. The supreme court. The dot only The dot and state standards. The state only.

5. Your motorcycle fits you if You can reach the foot pegs. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handlegrips You can do all of the above.

6. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Alert others to your actions. Reduce your reaction time. Change lanes Slow down.

7. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Change gears. Not change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

8. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. One. Two. Three. 4

9. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is Not important. The left or right part of the lane. In the blind spot The center portion.

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

11. Besides shifting gears to gain speed, when else should you use the gears on a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Downshifting. Turning Starting on a hill.

12. You should increase your following distance In heavy traffic. When it is windy. During the day On single-lane roads.

13. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first Apply the front brake. Twist it back and forth to free it. Pull in the clutch Apply the rear brake.

14. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. After entering the turn. At any time. Before entering the turn.

15. Which lane portion should be avoided by motorcycle riders? The left lane position. No lane position needs to be avoided. The right lane position. The center lane position.

16. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. Gravel provides less traction than pavement. They do not have posted speed limits Lane markings are not present.

17. To be effective at protecting the motorcycle operator from hazards, proper face and eye protection must have which of the following attributes: All of the answers listed. Allow air to pass through and be resistant to penetration by objects. Be reasonably free from scratches and give a clear view on either side Securely fastened so that it cannot be blown off. Allow for enough room for eye and sunglasses.

18. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Applying the rear brake. Downshifting gears Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.

19. When riding with a partner, what should they not do? Get on the bike after the engine is started. Lean forward. Get on the bike before the engine is started Stay directly behind you. Place feet firmly on foot peddles.

20. 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.

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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.