Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle. Dragging your feet on the ground Doing all of these things.

2. 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.

3. What does the acronym see stand for? Scan, evaluate, examine. Scan, examine, execute. Search, examine, execute Search, evaluate, execute. Search, evaluate, examine.

4. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use The rear brake only. Engine braking only. The front brake only Both the front and rear brakes.

5. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Scan the road often. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Only drive where there are street lights Use your high beam.

6. 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.

7. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Changing your lane position. Passing slower vehicles. Wearing reflective coating. Decreasing your speed.

8. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Looking in your mirrors. Coming to a complete stop. Riding in the staggered formation Choosing the most visible lane position.

9. 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.

10. Which brake is most powerful? Front brake. Both front and rear brake are equal. Rear brake. Foot brake.

11. 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.

12. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Fire. Hitting other vehicles. Skidding. A serious head and neck injury.

13. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a v-formation. Single file. In a staggered formation In pairs.

14. If you have to ride over an obstacle, what degree angle should you approach it at? 120 degree angle. 180 degree angle. 90 degree angle 360 degree angle. 60 degree angle.

15. 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.

16. When passing another vehicle Ride in the highest gear. Ride close to the edge of the road. Turn on your hazard lights You must not exceed the speed limit.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. What does the left hand lever control? The rear brake. The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch.

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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.