Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. According to studies, what percentage of motorcycle driver's killed in accidents had been drinking? 0.35 25% None of the answers listed 0.40 0.30

2. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Everyday. Illegal. Prescription. All of the above.

3. You should split your riding group in to smaller groups if it is larger than how many riders? 4 or five riders. Five or six riders. Six or seven riders Seven or eight riders. Three or 4 riders.

4. To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Specialized shocks for the motorcycle. Enough seat room and foot pegs for the passenger. A specialized license A backrest for the passenger.

5. When looking where you want to turn, you should Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Reduce your speed before the turn Do all of the above.

6. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Grabbing the front brake could result in A rear wheel lock. A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly Popping a tire.

10. 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.

11. What is the minimum time there should be between you and a vehicle in front of you. 4 seconds. Eight seconds. Ten seconds. Two seconds. Five seconds.

12. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Five. One. Three. Two.

13. If the chain or belt breaks on your bike you will notice what? Loss of acceleration. Loss of power to the front wheel. Loss of braking power You will notice no difference. Loss of power to the back wheel.

14. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle. Making arm signals Applying the brakes.

15. 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.

16. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Drivers following too closely. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

17. In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she should have their own Footrests. Protective equipment. Seat All of the above.

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

19. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check Only the lane next to you. Your signal light. The lane next to you and the far lane Only the far lane.

20. 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.

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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.