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1. If you are riding with a passenger what should you do?
2. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel.
3. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do?
4. The most likely place for a collision is
5. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle
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.
7. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
8. When carrying a load, you should
9. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to
10. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle
11. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
12. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first
13. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to
14. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
15. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should
16. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
17. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do?
18. If you are riding an unfamiliar bike what should you do?
19. If the engine 'locks' or 'freezes' that means it is low on what?
20. 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?
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.