Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Passing is prohibited when: You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. The vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol. You would be required to pass to the right of a left turning vehicle. - see more at:.

2. When driving on wet roadways, you should remember: Driving on wet roads can cause hydroplaning. All answers are correct. Pavement is slick immediately following a rainfall You should give yourself additional time to stop.

3. 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.

4. If you have a valid iowa driver's license, what must you do to legally operate a moped? Complete a 2 hour moped safety training course. No additional licensing is required. Pass a written test regarding moped driving Pass a road test on a moped. Pass a written and road test for moped driving.

5. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should: Flash your high beams at the driver. Get back at the other driver by cutting him or her off. Ignore the other driver. Pull next to the driver and yell at him or her.

6. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May not turn right. Must slow down and prepare to stop.

7. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

8. When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction. 300 400 200 100

9. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

10. If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is Hold your steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle straight. Steer to the right side of the road and stop. Try to restart the engine on the road Ease off the gas pedal.

11. This sign warns of

A downgrade ahead. A bump ahead. A heavy truck ahead. A truck parking area ahead.

12. Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Are better drivers because they are not hungry. Have no driving errors. Have trouble controlling their vehicles. Have trouble driving slow.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should: Pass slow-moving vehicles on curves if they are slowing down. Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic. Stay in the left lane and drive at the speed limit

17. Which of the following will result in a mandatory revocation of a driver's license? All of the answers listed. Committing a felony using a motor vehicle. Drag racing Lying in regards to the operation or registration of a motor vehicle. Vehicular manslaughter.

18. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

19. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, use: The lane closest to the left curb. Any lane as long as it is safe. The lane closest to the right curb. Any lane that is not occupied.

20. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

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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.