Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden The vehicle ahead is making a left turn. You are on a one-way street which has two lanes. The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: Blood alcohol concentration (bac). Implied consent (ic). Rate of alcohol consumption (rac).

5. 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

6. When making a right turn on a green light, you must: Maintain normal driving speed. Stop and look for oncoming traffic. Yield to pedestrians. Increase your normal driving speed.

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

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

9. A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver May park for one hour. May stop only long enough to load or unload. May stop until the road is clear to pass. May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

10. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

11. To enter a freeway: Make a complete stop before entering the freeway. Drive slowly so you can check traffic. Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving Signal and enter the freeway. freeway traffic must yield.

12. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (bac) Drinking coffee. Exercising. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol Taking a cold shower.

13. A flashing yellow light means that you should: Stop and proceed when a green light appears. Continue through if the way is clear. Stop and proceed when the way is clear. Slow down and proceed with care.

14. 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.

15. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns. Denote a center turn lane.

16. If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane, or a white cane tipped with red, you must Use your horn. Stop. Go slow Take a detour.

17. What are some of the acceptable items when providing proofs for a name change? Both court-ordered name change containing full name and divorce decree. Both court-ordered name change containing full name and passport. Divorce decree Passport. Court-ordered name change containing full name.

18. When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. Always turn your wheels towards the curb.

19. Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should: Beep your horn. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror. Flash your headlights.

20. When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: Illegal to drink from, but all right to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment. All right to drink if you're driving but not drunk. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment All right to drink if you're not driving.

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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.