Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. You should use your vehicle's horn when: Approaching bicyclists. You are involved in an emergency situation. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit. All of the above.

2. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. Sport utility vehicles carrying 4 or more persons. Vans and buses.

3. Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should: Beep your horn. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror. Flash your headlights.

4. An approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beam headlights. where should you look? Towards the right side of the road. Towards the wheels of the approaching vehicle. Straight down the middle of the road. Towards the left side of the road.

5. Bac means: Blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol content. Blood alcohol conservation.

6. Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? At the corner. At the crosswalk. Just past the corner. At least 15 feet to the corner.

7. If you are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass, but a curve ahead blocks your view, you must: Not pass the other vehicle. Signal longer than five seconds to pass safely. Increase your speed to pass safely. Honk your horn to make other drivers slow down.

8. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

9. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

10. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Honk the horn so other drivers notice you.

11. What should the vehicle you are using for the driving test have on the license plate at the test site? A copy of your document that establishes identity and proof of age. A current registration sticker. A decoration of your choice Another license plate. A protective film.

12. Where should you stop a second time when turning left in a rural 4-lane road with an intersecting road? In the left lane. In the median. In the right lane Just before the median. There is no second stop.

13. When you park on the roadway, you should: Use your 4-way flashers. Park at an angle. Keep your turn signals on. Turn your lights on.

14. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass Regardless of your direction. None of the above. Only if it is following you. Only if it approaching.

15. Which of the following age groups has the shortest driver's license expiration date? Ages 18-21. Ages 21-66. All groups have the same driver's license expiration dates Ages 72 or older. Ages 66-71.

16. If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: Park with all 4 wheels off the traveled highway, if possible. Stop in the right lane. Stop where you are.

17. You must not cross a double line to pass another vehicle if the line on your side: Is a broken yellow one. Is a solid or double solid yellow one. Has double raised yellow dots. Is none of the above.

18. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Change lanes and maintain your current speed

19. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean Passing is permitted in either direction. Railroad crossing ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Passing is not permitted in either direction.

20. A flashing yellow light means that you should: Stop and proceed when a green light appears. Continue through if the way is clear. Stop and proceed when the way is clear. Slow down and proceed with care.

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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.