Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions. Causes traffic congestion.

2. You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. what is the bus driver doing? Changing gears. Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children. Preparing to make a turn

3. Which of the following is a dangerous thing to do in work zones? Tailgate another vehicle. Fail to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment. All of the above

4. Which of these is not safe driving practice? Maintaining a three-second following distance. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Keeping your low beam lights on during bad weather. Keeping a space-cushion around the vehicle.

5. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

6. When are you required to have your license or permit with you? Any time that you are operating a motor vehicle. Only when you are driving out of state. When you are driving at night Only when you need proof of your identification. You don't need to carry your license or permit with you at any time.

7. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

8. Which of the following is true of the open container law in iowa? A passenger can have an open container, provided they are holding it. You can have an open container of alcohol in your glove box. You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided that the number of open containers is less than the number of passengers You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided you are not legally intoxicated. You cannot have open containers in the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

9. Service signs that show the location of rest areas, gas stations, hospitals, etc. use what colors? Black on orange. Black on yellow. White on green White on red. White on blue.

10. Before getting out of your car, after parking at a two-way street curb, you should: Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb. Turn your front wheels toward the curb. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle. Turn your wheel away from the curb.

11. In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver May park in an emergency. May not park, but stop in an emergency. May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency May neither park, stop nor stand.

12. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

13. Select the statement below that is false: The more a person weighs, the more alcohol it takes to raise their bac. If people weigh the same amount, the one with more body fat will show signs of intoxication first. Drinking 3 drinks in one hour affects you just the same as drinking 3 drinks in 3 hours.

14. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: The speed limit is increased at night. There are fewer cars on the roads at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

15. Which of the below are common factors contributing to traffic crashes? Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. Getting adequate rest and staying alert. Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

16. When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly. Accelerate quickly. Change lanes quickly. Brake hard.

17. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? Cold shower. Strong coffee. Time.

18. How should you keep pace with traffic in order to exercise safe driving? Drive faster than traffic. Drive much faster than traffic. Drive much slower than traffic Drive slower than traffic. Keep pace with traffic as long as you don't exceed the posted speed limit.

19. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should Wait for a signal from the other driver. Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you. Signal and pass when safe to do so Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.

20. 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.

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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.