Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe

2. 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.

3. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

4. Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars: Helps get you to your destination much faster and safer. Increases your chances of an accident. Helps prevent traffic congestion. Is only allowed on a highway.

5. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

6. How many days do you have to report an address change to the dot? September 14, 2017 September 19, 2017 September 24, 2017 December 3, 2017 October 4, 2017

7. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

8. Drive below the posted speed limit when: You are on a 4 lane road. Entering a highway where there are other cars. Anything makes conditions less than perfect. Others drive below the speed limit.

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

10. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

11. 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.

12. Which of the following can be done alongside your driver's license application? All of the answers listed. Apply for voter registration electronically. Mailing your voter registration application card Requesting the dot to mail your voter registration application card. Update your voter registration.

13. On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: Drive slowly until it has passed. Speed up to clear traffic. Pull to the right and stop

14. At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when They determine that no train is approaching. They determine that there is no oncoming traffic. They determine that no schoolchildren are present They determine that no pedestrians are coming.

15. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: Go through when one of the tracks is free. Go through as soon as the train passes. Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks. Stop on the railroad track and watch for another train.

16. This red and white triangle indicates

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

17. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

18. How do traffic fines change when they take place in a work zone? They are mitigated. They may be doubled. They may be reduced by 50% They may be tripled.

19. Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes must: Be given the right-of-way at corners only. Be given the right-of-way at all times. Cross at intersections with traffic controls only. Never cross without being assisted by other pedestrians.

20. You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. you must: Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass. Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane

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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.