Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following statements are true about safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? A two-second following distance may be sufficient in normal conditions for an experienced driver. An inexperienced or beginning driver should maintain at least a three-second following distance under normal driving conditions. At speeds of 40 mph, a 4- to five-second following distance is recommended. when road conditions are slippery or the vehicle in front of you blocks your view, a following distance of six or more seconds is recommended All of the above.

2. 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

3. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

4. If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is: .10% or higher. .02% or higher. .05% or higher. .08% or higher.

5. On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: During the entire time you drive through a curve. Before you enter the curve. Just after you enter the curve. Just before you exit the curve.

6. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May not turn right. Must slow down and prepare to stop.

7. What should you do to check what is behind you while backing? Honk your horn to warn others that you are backing. Turn your head to look directly out the back window. Use both your rear view and side view mirrors Use your side view mirrors only. Use your rear view mirror only.

8. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes? Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly. Check your mirrors, signal, accelerate and change lanes.

9. Which of the following information should you bring when getting your license number? Birth certificate. Green card. High school diploma certificate Social security number. Passport.

10. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children: Do not proceed until the children wave to you. Accelerate quickly. Turn on your emergency flashers. Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

11. Highway pavement is particularly treacherous and will be most slippery: If it has been raining several hours. If it has been raining from one to two hours. If it has just begun to rain

12. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

13. What do regulation signs with a red circle and a slash over a symbol indicate? That the sign can be ignored unless conditions are bad. That you are traveling the wrong way on the road. That you should take caution when doing what is on the symbol That you cannot do what is on the symbol. That you should not enter the roadway.

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. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

16. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

17. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

18. If you experience a tire blowout Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly. Tap or pump the brakes. Apply the brakes firmly.

19. 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.

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

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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.