Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. Work zone signs mean: Less than ideal conditions are present for driving. You must immediately stop and back up. You should drive faster to get out of the work zone. It is summer.

3. It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because: You cannot see as far ahead at night. The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night

4. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding. Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

5. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

6. 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.

7. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line When to do so would interfere with traffic. When turning left into a driveway. When the car in front is disabled. When passing to the right on a one-way street.

8. Accidents are more likely to happen: ?n city streets during rush-hour traffic. On multi-lane freeways. On bridges and overpasses. When one driver is going faster or slower than other drivers on the road.

9. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

10. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

11. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

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

13. There are two traffic lanes in your direction. you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. if the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move over into the right lane when it is safe. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow.

14. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Slowing down to look at collision scene.

15. Double solid yellow lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Moving in the opposite direction. Merging right. Merging left Moving in the same direction.

16. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

17. What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible. Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway. Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic

18. If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking: Park 5 feet from the curb. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction. Park with your back-up lights on

19. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

20. If you are repeatedly convicted of a traffic violation: The dmv may consider an action against your driving privileges. You may request a hearing. Both of the above may happen.

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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.