Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Leaning back Holding in the clutch.

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

4. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean forward. Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction.

5. Which of the following should be checked before each ride? Clutch and throttle. Brakes. Tires. All of these.

6. 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.

7. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The front and rear brakes equally. The clutch. The front brake The rear brake.

8. 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.

9. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line first, then pull forward. With the front wheel over the stop line. At the stop line only.

10. Head checks while riding motorcycles Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night. Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots Should be performed before changing lanes.

11. Rising off the seat slightly Is prohibited while riding motorcycles. Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Should be done to fix a wobble Should only be done by experienced drivers.

12. During an on-cycle skill test, how many stalls of the motorcycle engine result in an automatic failure? 3 engine stalls. 4 engine stalls. None of the answers listed 6 engine stalls. 5 engine stalls.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 135-degree. 25-degree. 90-degree.

16. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Multi-lane highways. Rural areas. Acceleration lanes. Intersections.

17. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Other vehicles. All these answers are correct. Road characteristics Traffic controls.

18. 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.

19. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Alert others to your actions. Reduce your reaction time. Change lanes Slow down.

20. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? The right. The left. The center. Any lane position.

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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.