Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. This sign warns of

A downgrade ahead. A bump ahead. A heavy truck ahead. A truck parking area ahead.

2. 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.

3. What civil penalty for victim reparation must you pay when convicted of operating while intoxicated? $1,000 $2,000 $200 There is no civil penalty. $500

4. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

5. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

6. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May not turn right. Must slow down and prepare to stop.

7. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are making a turn. Are changing lanes. Are slowing down or stopping. Have your emergency brake on.

8. What can red on a standard traffic sign mean? All of the answers listed. Do what is on the sign. Stop Yield. None of the answers listed.

9. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

10. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

11. The best thing to do if you become tired or sleepy while driving is: Drink coffee. Get rest or change drivers. Open a window.

12. 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.

13. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

14. Allow a larger space cushion when stopping: At a stop sign. On an up-hill. At an intersection. At a toll plaza.

15. The 'implied consent law' says you have agreed to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood: Whenever you drive in the state. On the advice of any attorney. Only if ordered by a court. Only if you were observed breaking the law.

16. You may not pass another car on either side of a ____ centerline. Combination solid and broken yellow. Single broken yellow. Double solid yellow. Single broken white.

17. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

18. Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you: Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck. All of the above.

19. Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content) The breathalyzer is a test of a person's bac. A chemical test for BAC is needed for an alcohol conviction. Bac levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your bac.

20. What types of hazardous materials can a restricted commercial driver's license holder transport? They can transport any hazardous material except gasoline. They can transport only liquid or solid fertilizers. They can transport any type of hazardous material They cannot transport hazardous materials. They can transport any hazardous material used for medical purposes.

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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.