Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

5. To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot and help them see, you should: Flash your lights. Avoid driving on either side and don't tailgate. Never pass them Sound your horn.

6. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

7. 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.

8. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: High beam headlights. Low beam headlights. 4-way flashers.

9. When following another vehicle at night you should use: Your low beams. Your high beams. Parking lights.

10. When turning left at an intersection: You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

11. You may pass if the line dividing two lanes is a ____ line. Broken white. Double solid yellow. Solid yellow. Solid white.

12. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

13. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

14. How should you handle the emergency of a flat tire? All of the answers listed. Attempt to pull off the road. Ease off the gas and lightly brake gradually Keep the vehicle going straight as best you can. None of the answers listed.

15. Drive below the posted speed limit when: You are on a 4 lane road. Entering a highway where there are other cars. Anything makes conditions less than perfect. Others drive below the speed limit.

16. 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.

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

18. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: Drive only in an emergency. Still drive to and from work or school. Not drive in this state with any license or permit. Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian.

19. 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.

20. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.

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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.