Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Passing is prohibited All of the above. At intersections. At railroad crossings. On hills and curves.

2. As your speed increases it is most important to: Drive with both hands on steering wheel. Look farther ahead. Put on your headlights

3. Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: Indicate no passing zones. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

4. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe

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

6. What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Come to a full stop. Pedestrian crossing Proceed with caution.

7. 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.

8. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: Drive only in an emergency.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.

9. Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass to the right of a car is permitted if: The car ahead is waiting to turn left. It should never be done. You are turning right at the next corner. You are riding a motorcycle.

10. You must not use ____ to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam. An entrance ramp. A deceleration lane. The rightmost lane. An exit ramp.

11. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children: Do not proceed until the children wave to you. Accelerate quickly. Turn on your emergency flashers. Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

12. If there are double solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you: May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway. Are on a two-lane one-way street. Should treat the lines as a solid wall and not cross for any reason. May cross the lines to pass slower traffic.

13. An approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beam headlights. where should you look? Towards the right side of the road. Towards the wheels of the approaching vehicle. Straight down the middle of the road. Towards the left side of the road.

14. 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.

15. If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: Maintain your speed and take your right-of-way. Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident. Honk your horn to warn the other driver and maintain your speed. Accelerate so you can clear the dangerous area quicker.

16. 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.

17. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following is true of the open container law in iowa? A passenger can have an open container, provided they are holding it. You can have an open container of alcohol in your glove box. You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided that the number of open containers is less than the number of passengers You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided you are not legally intoxicated. You cannot have open containers in the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

20. Which of the following will result in a mandatory revocation of a driver's license? All of the answers listed. Committing a felony using a motor vehicle. Drag racing Lying in regards to the operation or registration of a motor vehicle. Vehicular manslaughter.

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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.