Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Where would the medical advance directive be located if the driver requests it? None of the answers listed. On a separate card from the driver's license. On the back of the license On the face of the license.

2. You must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when: The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle.

3. Before changing lanes, drivers should Check behind and look into side mirrors. Check the speed and look over shoulder toward the rear. Check side mirrors and look into rearview mirror Check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear.

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. What are some of the acceptable items when providing proofs for a name change? Both court-ordered name change containing full name and divorce decree. Both court-ordered name change containing full name and passport. Divorce decree Passport. Court-ordered name change containing full name.

6. Which of the following is true about a licensed noncommercial class c- operator? The driver may drive cars, pickups and trucks whose gross vehicle weight is 16,000 lbs or less. The driver may drive cars, pickups and trucks whose gross vehicle weight is 17, 500 lbs or less. The driver may not drive trucks, but may drive cars and pickups whose gross vehicle weight is 17, 500 lbs or less None of the statements are true. The driver may not drive trucks, but may drive cars and pickups whose gross vehicle weight is 16,000 lbs or less.

7. If you choose to file a surety bond as proof of fiscal responsibility, how much must the bond be for? $15,000 $25,000 $35,000 $45,000 $55,000

8. If the roadway is wet or icy you should Speed up. Reduce your speed. Stay at the posted speed.

9. 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.

10. When you drive through a construction zone, you should: Decrease your following distance. Slow down to watch the workers. Pass the construction zone carefully and not 'rubberneck'

11. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: Pedestrians must wait for you to cross. You have the right-of-way over pedestrians. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

12. Which of the following is true of freeway accidents? They occur equally frequently, and are equally serious, as accidents on other roadways. They occur more frequently, but are less serious, than accidents on other roadways. They occur less frequently, and are less serious, than accidents on other roadways They occur less frequently, but are more serious, than accidents on other roadways. They occur more frequently, and are more serious, than accidents on other roadways.

13. A driver who has been drinking is more likely to: Keep a 3-4 second following distance. Have a decreased reaction time. Yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles.

14. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

15. Unless posted , a u-turn cannot be made in a Business district. Residential district.

16. What is the most important part of your vehicle when driving in bad weather? None of the listed answers are correct. The brightness of your headlights. The strength of your steering The power of your engine. The condition of your tires.

17. To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane further away from the curb. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane that is available.

18. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

19. When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using The single-hand technique. The two-hand technique. The hand-over-hand technique The hand-to-hand technique.

20. You often see this sign when

A road is closed ahead. Two-way highway starts. Traffic is merging ahead. One-way traffic starts.

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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.