Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The best face protection is A shatter-resistant face shield. A windshield. Sunglasses Approved goggles.

2. Pavement is likely to be slippery On multilane roads. Soon after it has started to rain. In rural areas On a windy day.

3. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to Slow down before you get to the slippery surface. Drag your feet on the ground. Ride on the shoulder of the road Do all of the above.

4. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Multi-lane highways. Rural areas. Acceleration lanes. Intersections.

5. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Possibly hazardous road conditions. Vehicles that may move into your path. Traffic markings and signals. All of these things.

6. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road. Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road Use the front brake and move to the side of the road.

7. When approaching a blind intersection, you should do what? Accelerate so that you will be visible to those in the intersection quicker than possible. Avoid blind intersections no matter what. Move into the part of the lane that will bring you into the line of vision of another driver as soon as possible None of the listed answers.

8. 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.

9. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane.

10. A motorcycle is the right size for you if The seat is waist-high. You can reach the handgrips. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated Your height and weight have been taken into account.

11. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle? Before the driver. Before the engine has been started. After the engine has been started. Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand.

12. To limit your chances of becoming fatigued while riding what should you do? All of the answers listed. Do not drink or use drugs. Limit your riding distance Take frequent rest stops. Protect your self from the elements.

13. You can help keep your balance while riding by Keeping your knees against the gas tank. Sitting as far back as possible. Locking your elbows Wearing light weight riding gear.

14. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape. Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve. Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve.

15. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside. With the rear tire off the road. At an angle.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Head checks while riding motorcycles Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night. Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots Should be performed before changing lanes.

19. If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over metal grating, what should you do? Grip the handlebars tightly to stop the feeling. Decrease your speed. Increase your speed Relax and maintain speed.

20. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a v-formation. Single file. In a staggered 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.