Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. which way do you turn your front wheels? Left. Right. So they face straight ahead. Away from the curb.

2. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. what is the safest way to pass the bicyclist? Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign. Continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist's responsibility to get out of your way. Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.

3. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

4. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

5. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: Station wagon. Large tour bus. Passenger car. All of the above.

6. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: Blood alcohol concentration (bac). Implied consent (ic). Rate of alcohol consumption (rac).

7. The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as The perception time. The braking distance. The reaction distance The stopping distance.

8. 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.

9. Orange colored signs and flags mean that you must be alert for: Road closures. Changed road conditions and/or road workers. Speed zones. High occupancy lanes.

10. A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to Share the lane. Slow down their vehicles. Stop their vehicles. Pass quickly.

11. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.08% or more. 0.15% or more. Any amount.

12. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

13. What do regulation signs with a red circle and a slash over a symbol indicate? That the sign can be ignored unless conditions are bad. That you are traveling the wrong way on the road. That you should take caution when doing what is on the symbol That you cannot do what is on the symbol. That you should not enter the roadway.

14. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver. Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly. Look away and toward the right side of the road Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

15. When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: A half hour after it stops raining. After it has been raining all day. During the first half hour of rain

16. 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.

17. Which of the following is true of slippery roads? Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone. All of the above.

18. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by Turning on your car radio. Slowing down so you can react better. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

19. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

20. If your vehicle gas pedal sticks, you should: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes. Apply the parking brake immediately. Pull up the pedal with your toe. Pump your brakes quickly.

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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.