Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What are some of the methods a motorcycle operator should consider using to reduce the possibility of an accident when driving at night? All of the answers listed. Increase the distance between the motorcycle operator and other vehicles. Speed reduction Wear highly reflective clothing materials and use the lights of the vehicle in front as an indication of hazards. Use high beam setting on headlights.

2. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Motorcycles should never ride in pairs. Turning sharp corners. Approaching intersections Riding at night.

3. What are your responsibilities while operating a motorcycle on the road? All of the answers listed. Be visible to other motorists. Communicate your intentions Search your path. Maintain an adequate distance.

4. Which of the following is not part of the proper procedure for carrying loads? Keep the load backward. Secure the load. Distribute the load evenly Keep the load forward. Keep the load low.

5. A brake light on a motorcycle is harder to see than on a regular vehicle. what should you do to make your brake light more noticeable to other motorists? Do nothing differently. Flash your brake light. Honk your horn repeatedly Rev your engine loudly. Ride with your hazard lights on.

6. When starting on an uphill slope, you should first use ____ brake to hold the motorcycle while starting the engine and shifting into first gear. The rear. Neither. The front. Either.

7. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be parallel to the curb. Be lying on the curb. Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb Have the front wheel on the curb.

8. An adequate space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ____ seconds Six. Two. Three. 4

9. What can cause the engine to lock? Braking using only one brake. Skidding the front tire. Changing gears improperly. Being low on oil.

10. What are the two critical skills you should learn and practice to avoid a crash? Honk your horn and accelerate. How to stop and swerve. Swerve and decelerate Swerve and accelerate. How to stop and honk your horn.

11. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

12. Carrying extra cargo or passengers can change the way the motorcycle does what? All of the answers listed. Balances. Turns Speeds up. Handles.

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

14. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes.

15. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed Point your toes downward.

16. What does the acronym BAC stand for? Bad alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol containment Blood awareness concentration. Blood alcohol consumption.

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. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except How fast you drink. Time of day. The amount of alcohol Your weight.

19. 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.

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