Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The most likely place for a collision is A residential area. An intersection. A multilane highway A school zone.

2. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Overpasses and tunnels. Motorcycle chain problems. Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Bicycles on the side of the road.

3. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Left. Right. Right or center. Center.

4. 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.

5. When you are riding at night, it is best to Ride slower than you do during the day. Stay close behind the car in front of you. Wear a tinted face shield Not use your headlight.

6. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn You pull the kill engine switch.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

10. If you have a rounded mirror on your bike what type of mirror do you have? A circular mirror. A makeup mirror. A convex mirror A rectangle mirror. A round mirror.

11. Which of the following factors can play a significant part in determining BAC levels? All of the answers listed. Amount of alcohol consumed. Physical conditioning Your body weight. How fast you drink.

12. What can happen if you drive through a turn too fast? You will tip over. Other drivers will be distracted. The motorcycle will suffer mechanical failure You can veer into another lane.

13. If you accidentally lock the front brake, you should Release the brake immediately and reapply. Hold the brake until you come to a complete stop. Avoid applying the rear brake Pull the kill engine switch.

14. If a car is merging in to traffic and it is not safe enough for you to move to another lane, what should you do? Accelerate quickly. Decelerate quickly. Adjust your speed accordingly Do nothing and make the merging car wait to enter. None of the answers listed.

15. If you suspect the vehicle ahead of you does not know you are behind it, what should you do? Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane portion only. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

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. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. Wet pavement. All of these.

18. Which of the following is a situation in which you should use your horn? A driver in the lane next to you is driving to close. A driver is trying to occupy a lane you are in. Someone is in the street A parked car has someone in the driver's seat. All of the answers listed.

19. 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.

20. When loading saddlebags, it is important to Fill all of them completely. Load them evenly with the same weight. Fill one completely before loading others Not exceed 20 lbs per bag.

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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.