Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. There are two traffic lanes in your direction. you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. if the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move over into the right lane when it is safe. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow.

2. 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.

3. Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Merging left. Moving in the opposite direction. Moving in the same direction Merging right.

4. What is the permitted speed limit you can drive in residential district or school district? 15 mph. 25 mph. 35 mph. 45 mph.

5. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Change lanes and maintain your current speed

6. What is the most important part of your vehicle when driving in bad weather? None of the listed answers are correct. The brightness of your headlights. The strength of your steering The power of your engine. The condition of your tires.

7. 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.

8. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

9. It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because: You cannot see as far ahead at night. The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night

10. You are driving in the left lane and want to change to the right lane. you should: Check mirrors, signal and look over your left shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal and look over both shoulders for vehclies around your vehicle before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal and look over your right shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes. Check mirrors, signal, look around your vehicle for other vehicles and accelerate slightly to change lanes.

11. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

12. When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: Illegal to drink from, but all right to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment. All right to drink if you're driving but not drunk. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment All right to drink if you're not driving.

13. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

14. When driving at night you should: Always use your high beams. Increase your following distance. Look directly at the headlights of the oncoming vehicle.

15. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

16. Drivers must be extra cautious of which of the following when driving through rural areas? Deer. Extra stop signs. Extra street lights Lack of cell phone service.

17. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

18. How do traffic fines change when they take place in a work zone? They are mitigated. They may be doubled. They may be reduced by 50% They may be tripled.

19. 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.

20. This arrow sign indicates that

Right turns are prohibited. Lane changing is not allowed in the right lane. U-turns are not allowed Passing is not allowed in the right lane.

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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.