Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the inside of the curve. Apply the rear brake. Move toward the outside of the curve Decrease the throttle.

2. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle? When you are riding with a new rider. Never. When traffic is heavy. When you are riding in a group.

3. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet. Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves.

4. Which of the following is not required for a motorcycle passenger? Designate seat room. Passenger footrests. A backpack. A helmet and eye protection.

5. What is the best way to stop quickly? Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Apply both brakes evenly. Pull the engine cut off switch.

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

7. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. Three. 4 One. Two.

8. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Riding in pairs. Using hand signals. Changing lane positions Making eye contact.

9. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads.

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

11. 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.

12. During an on-cycle skill test, how many stalls of the motorcycle engine result in an automatic failure? 3 engine stalls. 4 engine stalls. None of the answers listed 6 engine stalls. 5 engine stalls.

13. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first Apply the front brake. Twist it back and forth to free it. Pull in the clutch Apply the rear brake.

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

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

16. What are some ways to stop your friend from operating a motorcycle after they have had a few drinks? Both keep them from getting to their motorcycles and lure them with more drinks. Keep them from getting to their motorcycles. Both slow the pace of drinking and keep them from getting to their motorcycles Lure them with more drinks. Slow the pace of drinking.

17. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Make a u-turn only. Turn right. Stay straight on course Turn left.

18. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to tip over. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to slip Help the motorcycle slow down.

19. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Slow, look, press, roll.

20. In which of these scenarios is it the least important to check your mirrors? When descending a large hill. When stopped at an intersection. Before you change lanes. When beginning to slow down.

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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.