Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When driving in fog, you should use your ____. Hazard flashers. Low beam headlights. High beam headlights. Parking lights.

2. 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.

3. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

4. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns. Denote a center turn lane.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as The perception time. The braking distance. The reaction distance The stopping distance.

8. Drive below the posted speed limit when: You are on a 4 lane road. Entering a highway where there are other cars. Anything makes conditions less than perfect. Others drive below the speed limit.

9. 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

10. How should you yield to a school bus when approaching them in flashing amber lights? None of the answers listed. You must slow down to no less than 20 mph and come to a complete stop at least 5 feet from the bus. You must slow down to no more than 20 mph and come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the bus You must slow down to no more than 35 mph and come to a complete stop at least 15 feet from the bus. You must slow down to no less than 35 mph and come to a complete stop at least 5 feet from the bus.

11. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following? A slow sign. A stop sign. An intersection sign. A yield sign.

12. If you wish to have a class m license without another license class, you will be required to do which of the following? None of the answers listed. Pass both the written test for class c noncommercial license and motorcycles. Pass the written test for motorcycles Pass the driving test for class c noncommercial. Pass the written test for class c noncommercial license.

13. You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road: True. False.

14. When driving in traffic, it is safest to: Fluctuate your speed to keep alert. Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Drive faster than the flow of traffic. Drive with the flow of traffic.

15. 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.

16. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: The speed limit is increased at night. There are fewer cars on the roads at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

17. When changing lanes, you should never: Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane. Look over your left or right shoulder to check blind spots. Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment

18. If a person is crossing the street at a corner without crosswalks, you should: Take the right-of-way. Slow down and proceed with care. Let the person have the right-of-way. Stop 4 feet from the corner.

19. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Black. Yellow. White. Red.

20. 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.

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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.