Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Flash your high beams. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road.

2. To make a right turn start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane available. The center lane.

3. What color lines separate traffic moving in the same direction? Orange. Red. White The color does not matter - dashed lines always separate traffic moving in the same direction. Yellow.

4. All cars and pickup trucks have been required to be manufactured with seat belts since what year? 1956 1966 1986 1996 1976

5. A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means: Vehicles going in the direction shown by the arrow must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the traffic light turns green. You may go in the direction of the arrow with caution. Road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow.

6. While driving, how can you conserve gasoline by looking well ahead of your vehicle Both a and c. By slowing down gradually. By reducing the need to stop quickly. By accelerating quickly around and slow-moving traffic.

7. When making a u-turn, you must not Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Give a turn signal. Make it on a curve in the road or near a hill Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

8. What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Come to a full stop. Pedestrian crossing Proceed with caution.

9. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: Condition and type of vehicle tires. Condition of your vehicle's brakes. Your own reaction time. The time of day.

10. Which of the following will result in a mandatory revocation of a driver's license? All of the answers listed. Committing a felony using a motor vehicle. Drag racing Lying in regards to the operation or registration of a motor vehicle. Vehicular manslaughter.

11. 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.

12. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust, precipitation or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Parking lights. Interior lights. Headlights. Emergency lights.

13. Highway and expressway guide signs are: Orange with black letters. Green with white letters. Yellow with black letters. Red with white letters.

14. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. what is the safest way to pass the bicyclist? Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign. Continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist's responsibility to get out of your way. Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.

15. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

16. Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: Indicate no passing zones. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

17. 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.

18. Which description below is parking permitted? Closer than 10 feet from a stop sign. Closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance. Parking 5 feet from a fire hydrant Parking on a sidewalk.

19. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion. The stop arm is retracted.

20. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

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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.