Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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

2. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

3. A flashing red light at an intersection means: Slow and go with caution. Stop and yield the right of way. Stop and wait for the green light

4. Just like alcohol and other drugs, driving while drowsy can: Impair your judgment. Make you feel better. Help you to be a better driver.

5. If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should: Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee. Open your windows and turn up the radio. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest. Drive faster so you can reach your destination quicker.

6. When should you not insist on taking your legal right-of-way? When other drivers want to drive faster. Never. it confuses other drivers. When it helps prevent accidents. When you have two or more passengers in the vehicle.

7. A school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must: Stop if you are driving in the same direction. Stop regardless of your direction of travel. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

8. You may legally block an intersection: During rush hour traffic. When you entered the intersection on the green light. Under no circumstances

9. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

10. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

11. What is the most important part of your vehicle when driving in bad weather? None of the listed answers are correct. The brightness of your headlights. The strength of your steering The power of your engine. The condition of your tires.

12. You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. you should: Prepare to stop-- the light is about to turn red. Stop and wait for the light to change. Make a u-turn-- the intersection is closed Drive carefully through the intersection.

13. 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.

14. When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must Yield to heavy vehicles. Yield to slow-moving vehicles. Yield to vehicles on the right Yield to vehicles on the left.

15. A diamond-shaped sign is a: Road hazard sign. Interstate route sign. School crossing sign Speed limit sign.

16. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

17. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

18. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

19. If you wish to have a class m license without another license class, you will be required to do which of the following? None of the answers listed. Pass both the written test for class c noncommercial license and motorcycles. Pass the written test for motorcycles Pass the driving test for class c noncommercial. Pass the written test for class c noncommercial license.

20. How do blind spots occur when driving? The person is blind. The person isn't looking. The person is tired There are obstructions that block the person's view. The person is eating.

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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.