Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. While maintaining your speed. With your feet skimming the ground. While keeping your elbows locked. At a 90-degree angle.

2. If the chain or belt breaks on your bike you will notice what? Loss of acceleration. Loss of power to the front wheel. Loss of braking power You will notice no difference. Loss of power to the back wheel.

3. You should split your riding group in to smaller groups if it is larger than how many riders? 4 or five riders. Five or six riders. Six or seven riders Seven or eight riders. Three or 4 riders.

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

5. You should never ride beside another motorcycle because Motorcycles require a full lane width to operate safely. It makes it difficult to turn through curves. You will be distracted by the other riders movements The other rider may swerve into you.

6. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes.

7. What is the best lane position for being seen? The best lane position changes depending on the situation. The center of the lane. The left part of the lane. The right part of the lane.

8. A motorcycle is the right size for you if The seat is waist-high. You can reach the handgrips. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated Your height and weight have been taken into account.

9. If your throttle becomes stuck you should twist it back and forth to free it. if this does not work what should you do? Do nothing and hope it becomes unstuck. Immediately pull over and try to fix it. Pump your brakes to slow down Operate the cut-off engine switch and pull the clutch at the same time. Keep traveling to your destination and fix it when you arrive.

10. When should you have your headlight on? At all times. At night and in fog. At night only. Between dusk and dawn.

11. Riders who wear helmets are how many times more likely to survive a head injury than those who do not wear a helmet? 4 times more likely. Six times more likely. Five times more likely Ten times more likely. Three times more likely.

12. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Three. One. 4 Two.

13. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving Unless riding over a slippery surface.

14. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 135-degree. 25-degree. 90-degree.

15. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The center position is always the safest option. The left and right positions are safest. Only the left position is the safest The safest position will depend on the surroundings.

16. 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.

17. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Leaning back Holding in the clutch.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Elastic cords. Metal chains. Nylon rope.

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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.