Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you: Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck. All of the above.

2. To avoid a collision, which of the following is an option? You may attempt to stop, turn, or speed up. You may attempt to speed up. You may attempt to turn You may turn on your radio. You may attempt to stop your vehicle.

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

4. Your blind spot is the area of the road: Directly behind your vehicle. You see in your rearview mirror. You see in your side mirror. You cannot see without moving your head.

5. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.

6. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

7. When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid Wear and tear. Hydroplaning. Traction of the tires on the road Overheating of the tires.

8. 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.

9. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

10. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

11. What is the most important part of your vehicle when driving in bad weather? None of the listed answers are correct. The brightness of your headlights. The strength of your steering The power of your engine. The condition of your tires.

12. Increase your following distance when Following a motorcycle. All of the above. Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision. Exiting an expressway.

13. How many documents must you bring showing proof of your iowa residential address to obtain a license? One or two, depending on the type. One. There is no requirement to bring documents proving your address Two. Three.

14. You drive along a street and hear a siren. you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. you should Keep driving until you see the vehicle. Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street. Slow down but don't stop until you see it. Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

15. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway Whenever you want to. If traffic conditions require. Only to turn into a driveway. Only to make a u-turn.

16. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass Regardless of your direction. None of the above. Only if it is following you. Only if it approaching.

17. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or 'panic') stops while driving in traffic? Drive in the right lane only. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence. Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

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

19. This red and white triangle indicates

A construction sign. A stop sign. A yield sign A do not enter sign.

20. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to: Bicyclists in the roundabout. All of the above. Vehicles in the roundabout. Pedestrians in the roundabout.

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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.