Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are approaching a railroad crossing with red flashing lights, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down before crossing. Proceed without stopping if you cannot see the train coming.

2. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

3. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe

4. If, while driving, a tire suddenly blows out, you should: Pump the brakes rapidly. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit from the traffic lanes. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway

5. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. While driving, how can you conserve gasoline by looking well ahead of your vehicle Both a and c. By slowing down gradually. By reducing the need to stop quickly. By accelerating quickly around and slow-moving traffic.

9. You must yield for emergency vehicles: Never. Only when other vehicles yield. None of the above. When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

10. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or 'panic') stops while driving in traffic? Drive in the right lane only. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence. Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

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

12. Before turning, you should: Change lanes. Use your signal. Turn the wheel. Increase your speed.

13. You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because: He or she has a walking problem. He or she is deaf. He or she is blind. He or she has a mental disability.

14. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust, precipitation or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Parking lights. Interior lights. Headlights. Emergency lights.

15. When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you see the toll booth. When you first see the exit sign. On the main road, just before the exit lane. Once you have moved into the exit lane.

16. To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Stare straight ahead at all times. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. Maintain focus toward the middle of the road. Continually scan the entire road and roadsides.

17. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. You calm down so you can concentrate. You are less alert Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

18. When you are being 'tailgated' If there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right. Never slow down quickly. If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. All of the above.

19. 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.

20. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

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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.