Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. What types of hazardous materials can a restricted commercial driver's license holder transport? They can transport any hazardous material except gasoline. They can transport only liquid or solid fertilizers. They can transport any type of hazardous material They cannot transport hazardous materials. They can transport any hazardous material used for medical purposes.

2. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

3. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

4. You are driving defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you. Stare at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards. All of the above.

5. 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.

6. When you are driving in the left lane of a 4-lane freeway and wish to exit on the right, you should: Carefully cross all the lanes at one time. Accelerate so you travel faster than all other traffic on the highway. Slow before beginning each lane change. Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane.

7. If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should not: Back up on the road or shoulder. Proceed to the next exit where you can re-enter the freeway and return to your proper exit. Continue on the freeway and find an alternative route

8. What is the space between you and other drivers when you keep your distance like? A safety bubble. A safety cushion. A sofa cushion A whoopee cushion. None of the answers listed.

9. The minimum drinking age in this state is ____ years. 9 18 21 20

10. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

11. If you see red reflectors facing you in the pavement edge line, this means you are: Approaching a busy intersection. Approaching a stop sign. Facing traffic the wrong way. In a no-passing zone.

12. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Flash your high beams. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road.

13. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking on the right side of the road? Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you. Back quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle towards the front of the vehicle behind you.

14. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means: The same thing as a stop sign. Driving conditions are dangerous. You do not have to come to a complete stop. The traffic signal is broken.

15. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives. Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines. All of the above.

16. 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.

17. When is it legal for you to read a text message while driving? During the day time. Never. When you are already using your phone for navigation purposes When you are stopped at a red light. When you are receiving safety-related information.

18. When asked to submit to a breath test by an officer: You have the right to refuse, and the officer must let you go with a warning. You may refuse, and will be subject to a lesser penalty than if you failed the test. You may not refuse-- the officer can restrain you and force you to be tested You may refuse, and will be subject to the same or worse penalties than if you failed the test.

19. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

20. Which of the following is not a required stop for all drivers? At a railroad crossing, assuming the gate is up and lights are not flashing. At a flashing red light. Before crossing a sidewalk At a stop sign. When entering a public road from a private drive.

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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.