Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

2. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

3. What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible. Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway. Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic

4. To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Stare straight ahead at all times. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. Maintain focus toward the middle of the road. Continually scan the entire road and roadsides.

5. When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in ____, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Shoulder zones. Free zones. No passing zones. Blind spots.

6. 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.

7. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

8. If your driver's license expires during active duty with the armed forces, how many months can it be extended? Eight months. One month. Twelve months Six months. Three months.

9. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means Passing on the left is permitted in either direction. Passing is permitted on the broken line side. Passing is not allowed in either direction. Passing is permitted on the solid line side.

10. The 'implied consent law' says you have agreed to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood: Whenever you drive in the state. On the advice of any attorney. Only if ordered by a court. Only if you were observed breaking the law.

11. Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children? Amber lights flash at the top of the bus, the bus stops as red lights flash, a stop arm goes out and the door opens for the school children. The bus driver may do any sequence he or she desires. The bus driver activates red flashing lights at the top of the bus, and then activates amber flashing lights when the children are unloaded or seated

12. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

13. When driving at night you should: Always use your high beams. Increase your following distance. Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle.

14. Don't follow other cars too closely because: You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly. You may not see the other vehicle's brake lights. You may not see the road between the cars You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

15. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

16. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Brake as hard as possible. Turn off the ignition. Ease up on the gas pedal.

17. Which of these statements is true about large trucks: They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. They all have air brakes which allow them to stop quickly. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

18. To avoid panic stops: Accelerate heavily. Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you. Drive with your window partly down

19. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection

20. You should increase your following distance At night or if it is raining. When the roads are slippery. All of the above.

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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.