Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Hydroplaning is usually caused by: Excessive stops. Excessive speed. Sudden turns. Sudden stops.

2. Which of the following is not a true statement regarding railroad crossings? Drivers must yield to crossing trains. Never start to cross if there is not room for your vehicle on the far side. It is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks It is always important to check for more than one track before crossing.

3. If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: Drive only in an emergency. Still drive to and from work or school. Not drive in this state with any license or permit. Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian.

4. Use your high-beam headlights at night: As little as possible. Only on unlit streets. Whenever it is legal and safe. Always on a highway.

5. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

6. 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.

7. Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Are better drivers because they are not hungry. Have no driving errors. Have trouble controlling their vehicles. Have trouble driving slow.

8. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks: Require less turning radius than cars. Require less time to pass on an incline than cars. Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars. Take longer distances than cars to stop.

9. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway: If you need to look at a map for directions. Only if you have an emergency. If no part of your vehicle is on the road As long as you turn on your 4-way (emergency) flashers.

10. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

11. You may cross solid yellow lines: During daylight hours only. At any time. To pass traffic moving in the same direction. When making turns.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. How do you signal to other drivers that you are about to slow down? All of the listed answers are correct. Because your brake lights will light up as you brake. None of the listed answers are correct You should turn on your emergency lights for 2 seconds. You should flash your tail lights on and off.

15. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously

16. To avoid a collision, you should: Stay in your lane and brace for the accident. Move into the other vehicle's lane. Drive across the left lane to the left shoulder of the road Stop, turn, or speed up.

17. You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. you should Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the other car. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

18. You should use your vehicle's horn when: Approaching bicyclists. You are involved in an emergency situation. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit. All of the above.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.