Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. What is the permitted speed limit you can drive in residential district or school district? 15 mph. 25 mph. 35 mph. 45 mph.

3. What is the space between you and other drivers when you keep your distance like? A safety bubble. A safety cushion. A sofa cushion A whoopee cushion. None of the answers listed.

4. If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should: Flash your headlights. Sound your horn. Wave your arms. Use your emergency lights.

5. Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should: Pass slow-moving vehicles on curves if they are slowing down. Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic. Stay in the left lane and drive at the speed limit

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

7. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

8. When following another vehicle at night you should use: Your low beams. Your high beams. Parking lights.

9. Accidents are more likely to happen: ?n city streets during rush-hour traffic. On multi-lane freeways. On bridges and overpasses. When one driver is going faster or slower than other drivers on the road.

10. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

11. To see vehicles in your 'blind spots In your inside rearview mirror. In your side mirrors. Over your shoulders. Straight ahead.

12. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion. The stop arm is retracted.

13. When making a u-turn, you must not Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Give a turn signal. Make it on a curve in the road or near a hill Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

14. Which of the following statements is not true in/near school zones? Fines are doubled in all school zones throughout iowa. Drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing guard. Drivers must reduce their speed to the posted speed limit at school zone. Drivers must be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances.

15. Th e safe and legal passing of another vehicle requires that a driver: Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and checks behind and to the left to make sure another car is not attempting to pass. All answers are correct. Apply the brake and slow down Pass when the lane marking is a solid line.

16. On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: During the entire time you drive through a curve. Before you enter the curve. Just after you enter the curve. Just before you exit the curve.

17. A diamond-shaped sign is a: Road hazard sign. Interstate route sign. School crossing sign Speed limit sign.

18. Passing is prohibited when: You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. The vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol. You would be required to pass to the right of a left turning vehicle. - see more at:.

19. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Flash your high beams. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road.

20. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should: Not move until another driver waves you on. Back up slowly. Accelerate as quickly as possible to the next intersection. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

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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.