Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Flash your brake light. Pass as fast as possible. Not pass Beep your horn.

3. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 45-degree. 30-degree.

4. 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.

5. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Applying the rear brake. Downshifting gears Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.

6. At the very minimum, what should a legal motorcycle have on it? All of the answers listed. Horn. Front and rear brakes Two mirrors. Turn signals.

7. It is important that a passenger Lean as the motorcyclist leans. Keep his or her feet on the foot pegs. Sit as far forward as possible Do all of the above.

8. 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.

9. When sitting properly on a motorcycle your Elbows should be at a 90 degree angle. Arms should be bent slightly. Elbows should be locked Hands should be above your elbows.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction.

13. Motorcycles require more frequent attention to maintenance than does an automobile due to risk of exposure when in traffic. which of the following checks should a motorcycle owner not check before operating? Taillights, brake lights, turn signals and headlights. Fuel supply valve operation. Tire wear and inflation None of the answers listed. Oil and fluid levels.

14. 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.

15. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is In school zones. On freeways. On rural roads At intersections.

16. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Accelerate to make it through the light. Tap your brake to flash your brake light. Beep your horn to warn the driver Move into another lane.

17. Use your horn when You are crossing rail tracks. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn You pull the kill engine switch.

18. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Always ride in the center lane position. Flash your brake light. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

19. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Move toward the inside of the curve. Apply the rear brake. Move toward the outside of the curve Decrease the throttle.

20. 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.

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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.