Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. What is a crosswalk? Another name for a 4-way intersection. The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. An area designated for road construction workers.

2. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

3. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Headlights. Parking lights. Emergency flashers.

4. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

5. Tailgating other drivers: Cannot result in a traffic citation. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. Reduces accidents by preventing you from being cut off. Helps fight traffic congestion.

6. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously

7. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars. Two. 4 Six. Eight.

8. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way.

9. What does a flashing yellow light mean Merging traffic. Come to a full stop. Pedestrian crossing Proceed with caution.

10. To know where traffic is behind you: Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots. Look out the back window. Frequently check your rearview mirror.

11. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to effect your driving ability 2 1 3

12. 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.

13. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Flash your high beams. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road.

14. If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should: Block the passing lane. Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you. Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way. Speed up as he or she is passing you.

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

16. Service signs that show the location of rest areas, gas stations, hospitals, etc. use what colors? Black on orange. Black on yellow. White on green White on red. White on blue.

17. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

18. When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: A half hour after it stops raining. After it has been raining all day. During the first half hour of rain

19. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The center lane. The left lane The left lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

20. Increase your following distance when Following a motorcycle. All of the above. Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision. Exiting an expressway.

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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.