Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. What % of drunk driving deaths are attributed to people ages 16-34? 0.55 0.60 0.70 0.75

2. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should: Not turn your steering wheel until you are through skidding. Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid. Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid

3. 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.

4. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

5. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. Only when crossing on green signal.

6. When driving on wet roadways, you should remember: Driving on wet roads can cause hydroplaning. All answers are correct. Pavement is slick immediately following a rainfall You should give yourself additional time to stop.

7. What can red on a standard traffic sign mean? All of the answers listed. Do what is on the sign. Stop Yield. None of the answers listed.

8. If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should: Use your emergency brake. Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot. Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times. Get ready to blow your horn.

9. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding. Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

10. When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive: Close to the center line. Close to the right hand side of the road. On the left of the center line

11. Which of the following is important to do before operating your vehicle? Adjust your mirrors. All of the answers listed. Ensuring your lights and turn signals are working Adjust your seats. Using seat belts.

12. You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should: Speed up to get through the intersection. Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way.

13. Braking distance is affected by The condition of your brakes and tires. The condition of the pavement. The speed your vehicle is traveling. All of the above.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. you must stop Before the crosswalk. 50 feet before the intersection. Where you think the stop line would be. With your front wheels in the crosswalk.

17. This arrow sign indicates that

Right turns are prohibited. Lane changing is not allowed in the right lane. U-turns are not allowed Passing is not allowed in the right lane.

18. 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.

19. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

20. 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.

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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.