Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake while swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake after swerving.

3. 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.

4. An adult over the age of 21 that has a BAC over the amount of what is considered intoxicated? .04% .08% 0.10% .09% 0.05

5. 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.

6. The best way to be seen by other drivers is to Make sure your headlight is turned on. Wear a bright helmet. Only ride during the day Ride in the left lane position.

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

8. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. Never. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group.

9. When following another vehicle, you should leave at least ____ of space as a following distance. 2 seconds. 20 ft. 3 seconds. 10 ft.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. What term is used to define a sudden change in direction? A corner. A quick turn. A swerve A spiral. A quick stop.

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

14. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Does not have as many lights. Has a smaller profile Has a quieter engine.

15. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should Use the rear brake only. Use the front brake only. Downshift until rolling to a stop Use both front and rear brakes.

16. 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.

17. What should you use at all times, even if what you plan to do is obvious? Flash your brake light. Flash your headlight. Use your accelerator Honk your horn. Use your signals.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. If you are wearing face protection that gets damaged while you are riding what should you do? Do nothing and fix it when you arrive at your destination. Take your face protection off while still riding. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the handlebars and pull over when it is safe None of the answers listed. Immediately pull over and fix the problem.

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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.