Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

2. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal: After changing lanes. Early enough so others know your plans. At any time. Just before changing lanes.

3. If you get sleepy while driving, you should: Move to the right lane and continue driving. Drink coffee to make you stay awake. Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest. Accelerate so you can get to your destination quicker.

4. Streets and highways are most slippery: Just after it starts to rain. When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry

5. Which of the following are valid reason to use your horn in iowa? A driver is distracted and may not be paying attention. A driver is turning into your lane as you pass them. A pedestrian or bicyclist seems to be moving into your lane of travel Another car is in danger of colliding with you. All of the answers listed.

6. How long before your license expires can you apply for renewal? 180 days. 30 days. You can apply for renewal at any time 60 days. 90 days.

7. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to: Bicyclists in the roundabout. All of the above. Vehicles in the roundabout. Pedestrians in the roundabout.

8. Blood alcohol content (bac) depends on each of the following except Your body weight. How much you drink. How much time passes between drinks How physically fit you are.

9. Your blind spot is the area of the road: Directly behind your vehicle. You see in your rearview mirror. You see in your side mirror. You cannot see without moving your head.

10. You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. you should Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the other car. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

11. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: Step sharply on the brakes to slow down quickly. Avoid quick stops. Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you. Aim for low spots on the road.

12. At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when They determine that no train is approaching. They determine that there is no oncoming traffic. They determine that no schoolchildren are present They determine that no pedestrians are coming.

13. As fog can greatly reduce visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic signals, you should: Drive cautiously and reduce speed. All answers are correct. Do not use your high headlight beams Use low headlight beams to better illuminate the road and objects.

14. If you are stopped, intending to turn left, but oncoming vehicles are approaching, you should: Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way. Turn because you have the right-of-way. Keep driving, until you can find a safer place to make a turn.

15. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

16. When you park uphill on a street with a curb Turn the back wheels into the curb. Keep the front wheel straight-- set the parking brake. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. Turn the front wheels towards the curb.

17. Drivers must be extra cautious of which of the following when driving through rural areas? Deer. Extra stop signs. Extra street lights Lack of cell phone service.

18. You are driving on a two-way street and want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to: Pedestrians on a sidewalk waiting for a walk signal. Vehicles stopped at the red light. Any vehicle coming towards you.

19. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

20. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

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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.