Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to: Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve. Slow down before you enter the curve. Accelerate gently before you enter the curve. Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

2. 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 Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn.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

3. If you are driving and you find that nothing seems to help you stay awake, you should: Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee. Open your windows and turn up the radio. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest. Drive faster so you can reach your destination quicker.

4. When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: Place your engine gear into the parked position. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road. Leave your vehicle in neutral. Turn your wheels towards the curb.

5. How many seconds do you need to safely pass another vehicle when traveling 55 mph? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

6. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

7. When traveling behind a motorcycle: Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths. Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths. Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance. Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.

8. What on a route sign indicates the type of route (interstate, U.S., state, or county) route you are on? All of the listed answers are correct. The color of the sign. The route number The shape of the sign. The size of the sign.

9. 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.

10. The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: Other drivers when merging onto a freeway. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Other drivers when they want to slow down

11. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

12. When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are Allowed to turn. Allowed to pass. Not allowed to pass or change lanes Allowed to change lanes.

13. Which of the following should you not do when making space to cross the traffic? Being aware of false signal from drivers in front of you. Making sure your path is clear for both pedestrians and vehicles when making a left. None of the answers listed Stop in a divider where part of your vehicle is sticking out into the traffic so other drivers can see you. Take one lane at a time when trying to cross several lanes.

14. When driving in a construction zone: Construction workers must yield to roadway users. Slightly increase your speed. Expect the unexpected.

15. To make a right turn start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane available. The center lane.

16. When approaching a curve or hilltop and you can not clearly view the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Honk the horn so other drivers notice you.

17. A flashing yellow light means that you should: Stop and proceed when a green light appears. Continue through if the way is clear. Stop and proceed when the way is clear. Slow down and proceed with care.

18. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More intoxicated. More sober. More coordinated.

19. Alcohol causes Loss of concentration. All of the above. Poor judgment. Slower judgment.

20. 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.

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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.