Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

2. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Ease your foot off the brake pedal. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Change gears. Apply hand brakes.

3. What will happen if you violate the restrictions listed on your license? All of the listed answers are correct. None of the listed answers are correct. You will have your license suspended You will be fined a minimum of $1000. You will be jailed for up to one year.

4. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

5. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

6. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

7. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

8. 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

9. It is best not to drive in the fog, but if you must do so, you should use: Low-beam lights. High beam lights. Fog lights only. Windshield wipers.

10. Which of the following must you obey over the other three A policeman. A flashing red light. A stop sign A steady red light.

11. 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.

12. The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: True. False.

13. If you are being tailgated, you should: Brake quickly. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. Increase your following distance. Honk your horn and use your emergency indicators.

14. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

15. What does this round sign mean?

Road repairs ahead. A railroad crossing ahead. The road is closed ahead. One-way road ahead.

16. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

17. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

18. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

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

20. What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver? Driving slower than the normal traffic flow. All of the above. Quick and sudden stops. Weaving between lanes.

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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.