Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Concentrate on steering and seeing the road. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers. All of the above.

3. If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking: Park 5 feet from the curb. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction. Park with your back-up lights on

4. When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. Always turn your wheels towards the curb.

5. You must stop when you see a: Flashing red light. Steady yellow light. Yellow arrow. Flashing yellow light.

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

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 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.

9. A flashing red light at an intersection means: Slow and go with caution. Stop and yield the right of way. Stop and wait for the green light

10. While driving on a roadway with single broken white line markings: You may cross it to change lanes. You must stay within your lane. You may change lanes only if in the left lane.

11. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: Only at controlled intersections. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. Only when crossing on green signal.

12. 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.

13. When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must Yield to heavy vehicles. Yield to slow-moving vehicles. Yield to vehicles on the right Yield to vehicles on the left.

14. 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.

15. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Ease your foot off the brake pedal. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Change gears. Apply hand brakes.

16. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

17. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

18. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing As long as an approaching train is not too close. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. Under no circumstances.

19. If you are repeatedly convicted of a traffic violation: The dmv may consider an action against your driving privileges. You may request a hearing. Both of the above may happen.

20. 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.

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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.