Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When you enter traffic from a stop (ex: pulling away from the curb), you: Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane. Should expect other drivers to make room for you to enter traffic.

2. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle: Unless the vehicle has airbags. Unless you are in the back of a pickup. At all times. Only if you are on a highway.

3. You must not cross a double line to pass another vehicle if the line on your side: Is a broken yellow one. Is a solid or double solid yellow one. Has double raised yellow dots. Is none of the above.

4. To avoid a collision, you should: Stay in your lane and brace for the accident. Move into the other vehicle's lane. Drive across the left lane to the left shoulder of the road Stop, turn, or speed up.

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

6. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must Slow down and proceed with caution. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. Cross the tracks at your own risk. Find an alternative route across tracks.

7. A steady red arrow means You should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before you turn. You must come to a full stop, and then proceed when it is safe to do so. You must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.

8. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning Flashing red lights. Flashing yellow lights. White lines on the side of the road. White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

9. 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.

10. Minimum speed signs are designed to Keep traffic flowing smoothly. Show current local road conditions. Test future traffic signal needs Assure pedestrian safety.

11. Emergency vehicles: Have the right of way when using siren, horn, and red/blue lights. All of the above. May use a loudspeaker to give instructions. May follow each other.

12. Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes must: Be given the right-of-way at corners only. Be given the right-of-way at all times. Cross at intersections with traffic controls only. Never cross without being assisted by other pedestrians.

13. If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is Hold your steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle straight. Steer to the right side of the road and stop. Try to restart the engine on the road Ease off the gas pedal.

14. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

15. 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.

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

17. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The center lane. The left lane The left lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

18. Solid yellow lines separate: The center lane from other traffic. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Vehicles going in opposite directions.

19. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

20. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look: Straight ahead at all times. Only at the car ahead of you. Straight ahead only if there are no vehicles behind you. Back and forth, near and far.

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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.