Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Check your rearview mirrors: To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot. Only when you are slowing down. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

2. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: Look left first, then right, then left again. Look right first, then left, then right again. Go when the vehicle ahead of you goes. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating.

3. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules? The car approaching from the right has the right of way. The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right of way. The car that is traveling faster has the right-of-way The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.

4. 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.

5. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: Condition and type of vehicle tires. Condition of your vehicle's brakes. Your own reaction time. The time of day.

6. At a light rail intersection, always Look both ways before crossing tracks. Pay attention and obey all traffic signals. All of these. Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

7. According to the iowa implied consent law for both resident and nonresident drivers: An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood. Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn. All of the above

8. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

9. What should you provide when applying for another license for duplication, replacement or validation reasons? $10 plus a proof of age and identity. $15 plus a proof of age and identity. $20 plus a proof of age and identity $5 plus a proof of age and identity. $2 plus a proof of age and identity.

10. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

11. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

12. Your first response to reduced visibility should be To reduce your speed. To look for road edge markings to guide you. To turn on your headlights. To turn on your windshield wipers.

13. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

14. Which of the following is an example of changing lanes? Both changing from one lane to another lane and merging onto a roadway from an entrance ramp. Changing from one lane to another lane. Parking in a parking space in a shopping center Pulling out of your driveway. Exiting an entrance ramp and merging onto a roadway.

15. 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.

16. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: Increase your chances of an accident. Get you to your destination much faster and safer. Help prevent traffic congestion

17. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

18. Roads become very slippery: Right after the rain has stopped. The day after it rains. When it has been raining for an hour or more. For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm.

19. When driving in traffic, it is safest to: Fluctuate your speed to keep alert. Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Drive faster than the flow of traffic. Drive with the flow of traffic.

20. You may cross solid yellow lines: During daylight hours only. At any time. To pass traffic moving in the same direction. When making turns.

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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.