Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. When driving in fog Use your high beams. It makes no difference which lights you use. Use your parking lights Use your low beams.

3. Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: Helps you stop sooner. Locks the front wheels causing loss of steering. Keeps the brakes from freezing.

4. If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no room to pass: You should back down the road. The other driver should back up the road. Neither driver should back at all. You should back down the road if the other vehicle is a truck.

5. 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

6. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

7. If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: Park with all 4 wheels off the traveled highway, if possible. Stop in the right lane. Stop where you are.

8. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

9. What does a green traffic signal indicate? You may go, but only if you have made sure the intersection is clear. Proceed with caution. Come to a complete stop You may cross the intersection as you please. You may make a left turn across opposing traffic that also has a green signal without yielding.

10. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should: Stop and wait for it to be repaired. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive. Continue as if it were a 4-way stop sign. Continue as you normally would.

11. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

12. To avoid a collision, which of the following is an option? You may attempt to stop, turn, or speed up. You may attempt to speed up. You may attempt to turn You may turn on your radio. You may attempt to stop your vehicle.

13. Double solid yellow lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Moving in the opposite direction. Merging right. Merging left Moving in the same direction.

14. Bac means: Blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol content. Blood alcohol conservation.

15. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

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

17. 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'

18. The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: Other drivers when merging onto a freeway. The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Other drivers when they want to slow down

19. Which hang signal correctly signifies the intention of the driver making the signal to make a left turn? Arm out the window at a 180-degree angle (that is, straight out) with top of hand facing rear of vehicle. Arm out the window, held down toward the ground, with palm visibly shown. There is no need to signal a left turn Your passenger must put their out the window and point left. Arm out the window at a 90-degree angle and top of hand facing the rear of the vehicle.

20. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

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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.