Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. A steady yellow light at an intersection means: Yield to other cars. Go. Slow down and prepare to stop. Stop.

6. You are driving in the left lane and want to change to the right lane. you should: Check mirrors, signal and look over your left shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal and look over both shoulders for vehclies around your vehicle before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal and look over your right shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal, look around your vehicle for other vehicles and accelerate slightly to change lanes.

7. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

8. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

9. To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic. Either lane, depending on your speed.

10. Emergency vehicles: Have the right of way when using siren, horn, and red/blue lights. All of the above. May use a loudspeaker to give instructions. May follow each other.

11. When driving on a road with no centerline where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must Use the full lane when there is no oncoming traffic. Always drive on the left of the center lane. Give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction Do none of the above.

12. You see a car approaching from the rear, but when you check your mirror again before changing lanes, you no longer see it. you should: Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly. Accelerate to change lanes quicker.

13. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

14. Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle approaches a pedestrian at an intersection with no crosswalks? The pedestrian. The pedestrian, but only when he/she has the green. The vehicle, but it should slow down. The vehicle, if it has the green.

15. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

16. Which of the following is true about a licensed noncommercial class c- operator? The driver may drive cars, pickups and trucks whose gross vehicle weight is 16,000 lbs or less. The driver may drive cars, pickups and trucks whose gross vehicle weight is 17, 500 lbs or less. The driver may not drive trucks, but may drive cars and pickups whose gross vehicle weight is 17, 500 lbs or less None of the statements are true. The driver may not drive trucks, but may drive cars and pickups whose gross vehicle weight is 16,000 lbs or less.

17. What can you do to reduce 'road rage'? Talk on your cell phone while driving. Always signal your intention when changing lanes. Use your horn frequently

18. Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills. False. True.

19. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on? Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver. Look to the right lane or right edge of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. Look to the left lane or left edge of the road.

20. The commercial instruction permit is issued for ____ months and can be renewed only once in ____ year period. 61 92 62 95 65

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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.