Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. Which of the following is a valid purpose for the usage of minor's restricted license - restriction 6? Transporting dependents to and from care facilities, if necessary to hold a job. Driving to and from work. Both driving to and from work and transporting dependents to and from care facilities so long as such transportation is necessary to hold a job Driving to the store. Going to a party with your friends.

3. If you are getting tired while driving, you should: Drink something with caffeine. Stop an either get rest or change drivers. Open a window.

4. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should: Go the same speed. Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner. Change lanes Speed up.

5. When driving on a road with no centerline where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must Use the full lane when there is no oncoming traffic. Always drive on the left of the center lane. Give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction Do none of the above.

6. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

7. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

8. 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

9. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

10. Blind spots are: Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into your mirrors. check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes. Spots in your vision when you become fatigued. Traffic control devices

11. To ensure the lane next to you is clear when you want to change lanes, you should: Turn your head and look over the right shoulder. Look into the rearview mirror only. Turn your head and look in the lane you are going to enter. Turn your head and look over your left shoulder.

12. A steady green traffic light means: Adjust your mirrors. Increase your speed. You can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it is clear to do so.

13. Yellow lines separate: Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. 20 ft away from a railroad track. Center turn lanes and turn-out lanes.

14. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

15. On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as Left-edge lines. Stop lines. Center lines Right-edge lines.

16. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

17. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

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

19. 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.

20. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

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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.