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To earn your motorcycle license in Iowa, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the contest of the Iowa Motorcycle Manual, and require that you know road rules and safe riding practices. The knowledge exam consists of 25 questions, and you'll need 20 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. Motorcycles require ______ stopping distance ______ a car.
more; than
less; than
the same; as
None of the other answers is correct.
2. Which surface provides little traction?
fallen leaves.
gravel roads.
wet pavement.
All of the above.
3. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
Mud
Gravel roads
Snow
All the other answers are correct.
4. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:
crossing into another lane of traffic.
tipping over.
shifting gears.
twisting the throttle.
5. You cannot ride a motorcycle on highways:
during rush hour.
at night, because your lights aren't bright enough.
unless you can travel safely at the minimum posted speed.
without proper sunglasses.
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