Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Iowa Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Iowa DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. 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.

2. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle When you first learn to ride. At all times. When carrying cargo When carrying passengers.

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

4. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Scan the road often. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Only drive where there are street lights Use your high beam.

5. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.

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

7. The best path through a curve Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position. Is on the outside of the curve May not follow the curve of the road.

8. Which of the following affects your blood alcohol concentration? The number of drinks you've had. How fast you drink. How much you weigh. All of the above.

9. What occurs when the front wheel and handlebars start shaking from side to side at any speed? None of the answers listed. Shakes. Thrust Twisting. Wobble.

10. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the center of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the right of the lane position Is the left of the lane position.

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

12. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Riding on a multilane road. Being followed. Riding in a residential area Approaching a blind intersection.

13. What should you do before you change lanes? Accelerate quickly. Honk your horn. Turn your head and look for other vehicles Decelerate quickly. None of the answers listed.

14. When parking at a parallel parking space near a curb, you should ____? A, but sometimes b depending on the city ordinance. None of the answers listed. Park at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb Park parallel to the curb.

15. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond slower than normal. Easily tip over. Respond quicker than normal Respond the same as without a passenger.

16. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because The road edge markings are often inaccurate. The pavement is poor quality near the edge. Of dirt and gravel buildup You cannot be seen when riding near the edge.

17. If you are riding with a passenger what should you do? Wait for larger gaps to cross, enter or merge in to traffic. All of the answers listed. Start slowing earlier Ride a little slower. Open a larger distance between yourself and others.

18. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Making turns. Taking curves Doing any of these.

19. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Speeding up when approached by tailgaters. Beeping your horn at close drivers. Always riding in the center of the lane position Adjusting your lane position as you ride.

20. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because It allows you to cross the tracks quickly. At a smaller angle you may catch your tires. A larger angle would be unsafe It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.

Grade

Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

My score:

Other Iowa Tests

Permit Practice Tests Road Signs Tests

About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.