Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What should tell any passengers that are riding with you? All of the answers listed. Hold your waist or hip firmly. Sit as far forward as possible Keep both feet on the footrests. Keep their legs away from the muffler.

2. In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hour(s). Two. 4 One. Six.

3. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road. Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road Use the front brake and move to the side of the road.

4. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle? Clutch is on the right and the brake is on the left. Both the clutch and brake are on the left. Both the clutch and brake are on the right Clutch is on the left and the brake is on the right.

5. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Long pants and a t-shirt. Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely.

6. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. The hand brake. Both brakes. The foot brake. Either the hand brake or foot brake.

7. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes.

8. Grabbing the front brake could result in A rear wheel lock. A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly Popping a tire.

9. The safest way to use saddlebags is to Distribute the weight evenly between them. Use only one at a time. Make sure all of them are full Not carry a passenger at the same time.

10. 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.

11. What are some of the methods a motorcycle operator should consider using to reduce the possibility of an accident when driving at night? All of the answers listed. Increase the distance between the motorcycle operator and other vehicles. Speed reduction Wear highly reflective clothing materials and use the lights of the vehicle in front as an indication of hazards. Use high beam setting on headlights.

12. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. After entering the turn. At any time. Before entering the turn.

13. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. Through curves and turns. Long stretches of road. When passing as a group.

14. Which of the following is not part of the upshifting process? Lift the shift lever as far as it will go. Roll off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch. Ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle Gently apply the front brake while adjusting the throttle.

15. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

16. If you are riding an unfamiliar bike what should you do? All of the answers listed. Check the bike as if it was your own. Ride cautiously and be aware of your surroundings Find out where all of the controls are and how they work. Know the gear pattern.

17. 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.

18. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve? You can only brake before swerving, never after. Brake before or after swerving. Swerve while braking. Brake while swerving.

19. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside. With the rear tire off the road. At an angle.

20. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Increase the throttle. Not release the brake Release the brake.

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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.