Iowa DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. According to studies, what percentage of motorcycle driver's killed in accidents had been drinking? 0.35 25% None of the answers listed 0.40 0.30

2. What are the two critical skills you should learn and practice to avoid a crash? Honk your horn and accelerate. How to stop and swerve. Swerve and decelerate Swerve and accelerate. How to stop and honk your horn.

3. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path. September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

4. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way. Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection. Beep your horn to warn other drivers Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time.

5. 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.

6. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Scan the road often. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you. Only drive where there are street lights Use your high beam.

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. 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. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except How fast you drink. Time of day. The amount of alcohol Your weight.

10. In what year did all new motorcycles have the headlights automatically on while running? 1977 1980 1978 1981 1983

11. When riding with a partner, what should they not do? Get on the bike after the engine is started. Lean forward. Get on the bike before the engine is started Stay directly behind you. Place feet firmly on foot peddles.

12. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond slower than normal. Easily tip over. Respond quicker than normal Respond the same as without a passenger.

13. Which of the following is not part of the proper procedure for carrying loads? Keep the load backward. Secure the load. Distribute the load evenly Keep the load forward. Keep the load low.

14. If the engine 'locks' or 'freezes' that means it is low on what? Air. Water. Fuel Nothing. Oil.

15. 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.

16. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Roll away from the motorcycle Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

17. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Protective clothing. Face or eye protection All of the above.

18. When is it okay to turn your headlight off when running? It is never okay to turn your headlight off. When you are in a well-lit area. When you're stuck in traffic When there's sufficient daylight. When you're on a deserted road.

19. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because It allows you to cross the tracks quickly. At a smaller angle you may catch your tires. A larger angle would be unsafe It gives you the best view of oncoming trains.

20. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Riding on a multilane road. Being followed. Riding in a residential area Approaching a blind intersection.

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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.