Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear Only if they choose to do so. Only while riding on highways and freeways. If riding a motorcycle without a windshield At all times.

2. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use both brakes at the same time. Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only Use either brake while swerving.

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. 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.

5. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars. No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle.

6. 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.

7. Which two tests must you pass to obtain your motorcycle license? The hearing and knowledge tests. The knowledge and on-cycle skill tests. The vision and hearing tests The on-cycle skill and vision tests. The knowledge and vision tests.

8. Tinted eye protection Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day. Is mandatory for drivers only Should not be worn at night.

9. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 135-degree. 25-degree. 90-degree.

10. When approaching an intersection, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to Avoid using the highest gear. Avoid wearing a full-face helmet. Keep the clutch pulled in when not accelerating Cover the clutch and the brake.

11. 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.

12. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Make a u-turn only. Turn right. Stay straight on course Turn left.

13. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Everything to the sides and rear. Only beside your vehicle. Behind you and part of the lane beside you Only behind your vehicle.

14. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight. Slow, tight. Fast, tight. Slow, wide. Fast, wide.

15. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Looking in your mirrors. Coming to a complete stop. Riding in the staggered formation Choosing the most visible lane position.

16. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The front and rear brakes equally. The clutch. The front brake The rear brake.

17. Blind intersections are dangerous because They are not controlled by traffic signs. U-turns are not permitted. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are high speed intersections.

18. How do 3 wheeled vehicles compare to motorcycles on the road? They are less stable than motorcycles, but can counter steer. While less stable than motorcycles, they can reach much higher speeds. None of the listed answers There is actually very little difference between motorcycles and 3 wheeled vehicles. They are more stable than motorcycles, and cannot counter steer.

19. Riders who wear helmets are how many times more likely to survive a head injury than those who do not wear a helmet? 4 times more likely. Six times more likely. Five times more likely Ten times more likely. Three times more likely.

20. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line first, then pull forward. With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line only.

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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.