Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Up. Down Locked.

3. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Swerve from side to side. Use hand signals Ride in the center lane position.

4. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Drivers following too closely. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

5. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators. Reduce your following distance. Increase your speed and pass quickly Do all of the above.

6. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. One. Two. Three. 4

7. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is Not important. The left or right part of the lane. In the blind spot The center portion.

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

9. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Wearing reflective clothing. Riding only in the left of the lane position. Wearing a full-face helmet. Decreasing your speed.

10. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned Against the gas tank and firmly on the foot pegs. Against the gas tank and pointing down. Away from the gas tank and pointing down Away from the gas tank and on the foot pegs.

11. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work during the day. Less work at night. The same amount of work. More work.

12. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? At a lesser angle, you may catch your tires. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains. A larger angle would be unsafe It allows you to cross tracks quickly.

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

14. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your signal light, to make sure it is working. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it. The lane beside you and the far lane.

15. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear Only if they choose to do so. Only while riding on highways and freeways. If riding a motorcycle without a windshield At all times.

16. When should you adjust your mirrors? Before mounting the motorcycle. After mounting the motorcycle. After you have started riding. After starting the motorcycle engine.

17. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and Lean in the opposite direction of the turn. Pull in the clutch. Keep your body straight Lean in the direction of the turn.

18. The best path through a curve Is on the inside of the curve. Is to stay in the center position. Is on the outside of the curve May not follow the curve of the road.

19. 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.

20. Your lane position should do what for you? All of the answers listed. Avoid surface hazards. Avoid other motorists blind spots Communicate your intentions to other motorists. Increase your ability to see and be seen.

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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.