Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Which hang signal correctly signifies the intention of the driver making the signal to make a left turn? Arm out the window at a 180-degree angle (that is, straight out) with top of hand facing rear of vehicle. Arm out the window, held down toward the ground, with palm visibly shown. There is no need to signal a left turn Your passenger must put their out the window and point left. Arm out the window at a 90-degree angle and top of hand facing the rear of the vehicle.

2. 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

3. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

4. If there are still other vehicles in the intersection when your red light turns green, you should: Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Enter the intersection because you have the right-of-way.

5. When driving at night you should: Always use your high beams. Increase your following distance. Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle.

6. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by: Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors. Using the inside rearview mirror. Turning your head and looking over your shoulder Using the outside rearview mirror.

7. A steady yellow light means that a ____ light will soon appear. Flashing yellow. Steady green. Steady red. Flashing red.

8. If you find yourself in a skid Brake abruptly. Brake lightly. Stay off the brakes.

9. 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.

10. Which description below is parking permitted? Closer than 10 feet from a stop sign. Closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance. Parking 5 feet from a fire hydrant Parking on a sidewalk.

11. You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. when you have completed the turn your car should be In the right lane of the street. In the center of the street. In the left lane of the street. In the lane with the least traffic.

12. ____ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone. A broken white line. A broken yellow line. A solid yellow line. None of the above.

13. 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.

14. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

15. Which of the following is not acceptable proof of your social security number? A pay stub with your name and social security number on it. A social security account number card. All of the listed answers are acceptable proof of your social security number Any 1099 form. Any w-2 form.

16. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Black. Yellow. White. Red.

17. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously

18. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

19. The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: Other drivers when merging onto a freeway. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Other drivers when they want to slow down

20. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Headlights. Parking lights. Emergency flashers.

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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.