Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If you were caught driving after being barred as a habitual offender, you may be imprisoned as long as ____. September 4, 2018 September 4, 2019 October 4, 2017 March 4, 2018 September 11, 2017

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

4. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean Passing is permitted in either direction. Railroad crossing ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Passing is not permitted in either direction.

5. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do both a) and b) Do either a) or b).

6. What is the required fee to obtain a disability parking identification permit? 10 15 25 There is no fee. 20

7. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

8. You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. what is the best thing to do? Partially enter the intersection to establish your right of way. Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

9. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

10. You may not pass another car on either side of a ____ centerline. Combination solid and broken yellow. Single broken yellow. Double solid yellow. Single broken white.

11. 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.

12. On slippery roads, you should: Go the speed limit, with caution. Not drive faster than 20 mph. Go faster Slow down.

13. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: As soon as the train has passed your roadway. Only when the train is completely out of sight. Only when you can see clearly in both directions. Only if it is not raining.

14. At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when They determine that no train is approaching. They determine that there is no oncoming traffic. They determine that no schoolchildren are present They determine that no pedestrians are coming.

15. 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.

16. What are some of the acceptable items when providing proofs for a name change? Both court-ordered name change containing full name and divorce decree. Both court-ordered name change containing full name and passport. Divorce decree Passport. Court-ordered name change containing full name.

17. You want to go into a store to make a quick purchase. you should: Leave the car running and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. Stop the engine, but set the parking brake only if on a slope. Leave the car running if you do not plan on being absent for longer than five minutes.

18. You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. what is the bus driver doing? Changing gears. Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children. Preparing to make a turn

19. 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.

20. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in ____ direction. A counterclockwise. Any. A clockwise. A straight-line.

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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.