Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Who is immune from the effects of drugs and alcohol? A diabetic. A habitual drug user. An alcoholic No one is immune. A police officer.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following is a situation in which you should use your horn? A driver in the lane next to you is driving to close. A driver is trying to occupy a lane you are in. Someone is in the street A parked car has someone in the driver's seat. All of the answers listed.

6. Which of the following affects your blood alcohol concentration? The number of drinks you've had. How fast you drink. How much you weigh. All of the above.

7. If you are wearing face protection that gets damaged while you are riding what should you do? Do nothing and fix it when you arrive at your destination. Take your face protection off while still riding. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the handlebars and pull over when it is safe None of the answers listed. Immediately pull over and fix the problem.

8. Riding between lanes of traffic is Allowed in designated areas. Prohibited at night. Permitted only when traffic is not moving Prohibited at all times.

9. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to Speed up to match their speed. Slow down. Allow them to pass you Beep your horn.

10. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to Slow down before you get to the slippery surface. Drag your feet on the ground. Ride on the shoulder of the road Do all of the above.

11. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Take frequent breaks. Avoid wearing dark eyewear. Drink caffeinated beverages Avoid drinking water.

12. 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.

13. You should split your riding group in to smaller groups if it is larger than how many riders? 4 or five riders. Five or six riders. Six or seven riders Seven or eight riders. Three or 4 riders.

14. If you are riding with a passenger what should you do? Wait for larger gaps to cross, enter or merge in to traffic. All of the answers listed. Start slowing earlier Ride a little slower. Open a larger distance between yourself and others.

15. 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.

16. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Riding between rows of vehicles. Sharing it with another motorcycle. Riding in the right of the lane position only You should never share your lane.

17. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? At all times. Only when carrying a passenger. If riding with another motorcycle. During designated time periods only.

18. If you are being passed where should you be while in your lane? Alternate between the left and right sides of the lane. In the center of the lane. None of the answers listed To the right of the lane. To the left of the lane.

19. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears in the turn. You do not need to shift gears for a turn. Shift gears before the turn Shift gears after the turn.

20. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Passing a row of parked cars. Descending a hill.

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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.