Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane. Always have the right-of-way.

2. 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.

3. Where should you stop a second time when turning left in a rural 4-lane road with an intersecting road? In the left lane. In the median. In the right lane Just before the median. There is no second stop.

4. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions. Causes traffic congestion.

5. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and: Look left first, then right, then left again. Look right first, then left, then right again. Go when the vehicle ahead of you goes. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating.

6. 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

7. If you experience a tire blowout Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly. Tap or pump the brakes. Apply the brakes firmly.

8. If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should: Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing. Drive around the gates after stopping. Drive side by side with the train

9. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal: After changing lanes. Early enough so others know your plans. At any time. Just before changing lanes.

10. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

11. A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver May park for one hour. May stop only long enough to load or unload. May stop until the road is clear to pass. May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

12. Unless noted, what is the expiration on a license for persons older than 17 years, 11 months and younger than 72 years in iowa? 5 years from date of issuance. 7 years from date of issuance. Randomly selected between 5 and 8 years Randomly selected between 5 and 7 years. 8 years from date of issuance.

13. If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should: Not turn your steering wheel until you are through skidding. Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid. Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid

14. 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.

15. Who has the right of way in a roundabout? Cyclists. None of the answers listed. The first motorist to arrive at the roundabout Pedestrians. None. roundabouts are for stopped traffic only.

16. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Slowing down to look at collision scene.

17. If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should: Stop and then proceed when safe. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following is true of the open container law in iowa? A passenger can have an open container, provided they are holding it. You can have an open container of alcohol in your glove box. You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided that the number of open containers is less than the number of passengers You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided you are not legally intoxicated. You cannot have open containers in the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

20. Which of the following statements is false? All the statements are true. You must switch to high-beam headlights within 1000 feet of an oncoming vehicle. You must switch to low-beam headlights within 1000 feet of an oncoming vehicle You must use your headlights from sundown to sunrise or whenever the visibility is less than 500 ft. You must use your low-beam headlights when within 400 feet of the vehicle in front.

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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.