Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Ride in lighted areas. Flash your brake light. Avoid tailgating Use your high beam.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. More than half of all crashes involve what? Intermediate riders with about a year of experience. None of the listed answers. Riders with less than five months of experience Veteran riders with more than two years of experience.

6. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to Cross them at a 90-degree angle. Put your feet down for support. Cross them at a 45-degree angle Walk your motorcycle across them.

7. When approaching a blind intersection, you should do what? Accelerate so that you will be visible to those in the intersection quicker than possible. Avoid blind intersections no matter what. Move into the part of the lane that will bring you into the line of vision of another driver as soon as possible None of the listed answers.

8. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. On the left only.

9. When following another vehicle, you should leave at least ____ of space as a following distance. 2 seconds. 20 ft. 3 seconds. 10 ft.

10. What should you use at all times, even if what you plan to do is obvious? Flash your brake light. Flash your headlight. Use your accelerator Honk your horn. Use your signals.

11. 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.

12. If you are riding next to other cars or trucks what may you be doing? Racing them. Distracting them from the road. Riding in their blind spot You may be speeding. You may cause an accident.

13. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Front and rear brakes. Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. All of the above.

14. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the rear brake only. Continue applying the brake Release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

15. Grabbing the front brake could result in A rear wheel lock. A front wheel lock. Stopping quickly Popping a tire.

16. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the Fluids. Signal lights. Tires All of these.

17. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. While maintaining your speed. With your feet skimming the ground. While keeping your elbows locked. At a 90-degree angle.

18. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly. Open the throttle slowly Apply the front brake only.

19. 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.

20. In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hour(s). Two. 4 One. Six.

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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.