Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

2. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

3. If you hold a minor school license - restriction 7 in iowa, which purposes allow you to drive between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. without adult supervision? Both stopping for fuel along your route or the nearest location off your route and driving to the closest bus school stop to and from your home. Drive to the closest school bus stop to and from your home. Drive to your friend's house to pick them up for school Drive to your local grocer to pick up some groceries. Stopping for fuel along your route or the nearest filling station off your route.

4. Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol The amount of food in the stomach. The body weight of an individual. How much time passes between drinks All 3 choices.

5. When being passed by another vehicle: Maintain a constant speed. Slow down. Speed up.

6. It is more dangerous to drive at night than in daytime, because: You cannot see as far ahead at night. The road is probably more slippery at night. Your reaction time is slower at night

7. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

8. A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to Share the lane. Slow down their vehicles. Stop their vehicles. Pass quickly.

9. A no parking sign at a certain location means You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

10. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver. Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly. Look away and toward the right side of the road Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

11. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by: Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors. Using the inside rearview mirror. Turning your head and looking over your shoulder Using the outside rearview mirror.

12. Streets and highways are most slippery: Just after it starts to rain. When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic. Either lane, depending on your speed.

16. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

17. What should you do to check what is behind you while backing? Honk your horn to warn others that you are backing. Turn your head to look directly out the back window. Use both your rear view and side view mirrors Use your side view mirrors only. Use your rear view mirror only.

18. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

19. You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. you should: Prepare to stop-- the light is about to turn red. Stop and wait for the light to change. Make a u-turn-- the intersection is closed Drive carefully through the intersection.

20. While driving on a roadway with single broken white line markings: You may cross it to change lanes. You must stay within your lane. You may change lanes only if in the left lane.

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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.