Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use both brakes at the same time. Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only Use either brake while swerving.

2. Pavement is likely to be slippery On multilane roads. Soon after it has started to rain. In rural areas On a windy day.

3. You should increase your following distance In heavy traffic. When it is windy. During the day On single-lane roads.

4. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Cable ties. Elastic cords. Metal chains. Nylon rope.

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. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Choose the best lane position. Use your headlight. Wear bright clothing All these answers are correct.

7. When riding in a group of motorcycles in a staggered formation, the third rider should be how far behind the first rider? 4 seconds behind the first rider. Five seconds behind the first rider. Two seconds behind the first rider None of the listed answers. Three seconds behind the first rider.

8. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle. Making arm signals Applying the brakes.

9. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Motorcycles should never ride in pairs. Turning sharp corners. Approaching intersections Riding at night.

10. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When equipped with a disabled license plate. When parking for five minutes or less. When unloading only. When dropping off a passenger.

11. While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned Anywhere on the handlegrips. With elbows locked. So they are slightly bent With elbows at 90 degrees.

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

13. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane.

14. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. With your rear wheel on the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb Within two feet of the curb.

15. 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.

16. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle When you first learn to ride. At all times. When carrying cargo When carrying passengers.

17. 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.

18. How can you increase your safety while riding at night? Decrease your speed. Use your high beam. All these answers are correct. Increase your following distance.

19. 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.

20. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because The road edge markings are often inaccurate. The pavement is poor quality near the edge. Of dirt and gravel buildup You cannot be seen when riding near the edge.

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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.