Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should Sound your horn. Turn on your 4-way flasher. Look for traffic by turning your head Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.

2. A flashing red light at an intersection means: Slow and go with caution. Stop and yield the right of way. Stop and wait for the green light

3. 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.

4. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

5. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. All of the above

6. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

7. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

8. 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.

9. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

10. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

11. 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.

12. If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should: Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing. Drive around the gates after stopping. Drive side by side with the train

13. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

14. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.08% or more. 0.15% or more. Any amount.

15. As fog can greatly reduce visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic signals, you should: Drive cautiously and reduce speed. All answers are correct. Do not use your high headlight beams Use low headlight beams to better illuminate the road and objects.

16. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

17. Who is a part of iowa's graduated driver's license program? All of the listed answers are correct. Anyone who has had a commercial driver's license for less than 2 years. Anyone who has less than 2 years of driving experience Individuals who are under 18 years of age. Individuals who have regained driving privileges after losing them.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane. Always have the right-of-way.

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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.