Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Which of the following is not a step you should do when getting off of the road? Check the roadside. Park carefully. Accelerate and pull over quickly Signal to other driver's. Pull off of the road.

3. 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.

4. Of the following, the most likely place for a collision is A residential area. A school zone. A multilane highway An intersection.

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

6. 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.

7. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Closer than they are. Bigger than they are. Farther away than they are Smaller than they are.

8. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to Flash your brake light. Change lanes. Come to a complete stop Beep your horn.

9. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly. Five. One. Three. Two.

10. 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.

11. Which of the following is an example of a slippery surface? All of the answers listed. Mud. Gravel roads Snow. Wet pavement.

12. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? Time of day. The amount of alcohol. How fast you drink. Your weight.

13. 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.

14. Which lane position should you ride in to increase your line of sight? The right. Any lane position. The center. The left.

15. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you At all times. When riding through school zones. In periods of heavy traffic Unless you are stopped.

16. 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.

17. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo? Filling saddlebags evenly. Fastening excess cargo to the sissybar. Securing cargo with elastic cords. Securing cargo as low as possible.

18. Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check The tires and the lights. The mirrors and the exhaust. The foot pegs and the gas level The windshield and the kickstand.

19. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Flat. Up. Down Locked.

20. When you ride in a group Don't tailgate the rider in front of you. Never ride in groups of more than three. Ride in pairs whenever possible Put the newest riders at the rear.

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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.