Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake. how much stopping power does the front brake provide you? None of the answers listed. One half of the total stopping power. One third of the total stopping power Three quarters of the total stopping power. The full stopping power.

2. When you ride in a group Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three. Ride in pairs whenever possible Put the newest riders at the rear.

3. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Use both brakes to stop. Stop with the rear brake only. Use engine braking Stop with the front brake only.

4. The best way to swerve is to Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn. Brake while you are swerving Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.

5. Which of the following is an example of a type of mechanical problem you may encounter while on your bike? All of the answers listed. Drive train problems. Wobble Tire failure. Stuck throttle.

6. What does choosing the best lane position mean? Your space cushion is maximized. You are avoiding hazards on the road. You are not in a blind spot You are doing all of these.

7. When should the right lane position be avoided? It should never be avoided. When riding through a school zone. When being passed by another vehicle. When there is a hazard in the center of the road.

8. 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.

9. Your helmet should meet who's standards? The department of defense. The supreme court. The dot only The dot and state standards. The state only.

10. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

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

12. Riders wearing a helmet are how many more times likely to survive a crash? 1 time. 5 times. 7 times 10 times. 3 times.

13. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Speeding up when approached by tailgaters. Beeping your horn at close drivers. Always riding in the center of the lane position Adjusting your lane position as you ride.

14. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Slow down before the turn. Pull in the clutch and coast Crouch down low.

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. In order to have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have Footrests for the passenger. A windshield. High-quality shocks Side saddlebags.

17. When riding in a group of motorcycles in a staggered formation, the third rider should be how far behind the first rider? 4 seconds behind the first rider. Five seconds behind the first rider. Two seconds behind the first rider None of the listed answers. Three seconds behind the first rider.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.