Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.

2. You should always travel: At the speed limit. According to road and weather conditions. At the speed of vehicles in front of you

3. How many ft ahead before a turn must you use your turn signal if the speed limit is greater than 45 mph? 100 ft. 200 ft. 400 ft. 300 ft. 50 ft.

4. When you are towing a trailer: You must not drive faster than 45 mph. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed. You must have special permission from the state to do so. All of the above.

5. 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.

6. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. you should: Slow down as you pass him/her. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. Make eye contact and then pass him/her

7. If you experience slipping, skidding or hydroplaning while driving, you should: Slowly ease the gas pedal. Do not turn or stop quickly, turn slowly and only as needed. Gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed. All of the above.

8. You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road: True. False.

9. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks: Require less turning radius than cars. Require less time to pass on an incline than cars. Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars. Take longer distances than cars to stop.

10. 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.

11. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: The speed limit is increased at night. There are fewer cars on the roads at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

12. Which of these is recommended for driving at night on a dimly lit street? Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you will not be blinded. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights. Always use high-beam headlights.

13. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness and concentration. Reaction time and coordination. All of the above are affected

14. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

15. ____ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone. A broken white line. A broken yellow line. A solid yellow line. None of the above.

16. The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: True. False.

17. Check your rearview mirrors: To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot. Only when you are slowing down. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

18. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

19. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

20. 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).

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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.