Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

2. In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver May park in an emergency. May not park, but stop in an emergency. May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency May neither park, stop nor stand.

3. You must not use ____ to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam. An entrance ramp. A deceleration lane. The rightmost lane. An exit ramp.

4. On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as Left-edge lines. Stop lines. Center lines Right-edge lines.

5. When changing lanes: Check the inside rearview mirror. Slow down. Look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.

6. What might happen when a child was left inside an enclosed car on a hot day? The child will suffer from severe damage to the brain, liver and kidneys. All of the answers listed. The child will lose body fluids and salt The child will suffer heat exhaustion. The child will suffer from heat stroke.

7. 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.

8. If you get sleepy while driving, you should: Move to the right lane and continue driving. Drink coffee to make you stay awake. Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest. Accelerate so you can get to your destination quicker.

9. Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should: Pass slow-moving vehicles on curves if they are slowing down. Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic. Stay in the left lane and drive at the speed limit

10. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

11. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Next to the solid line may pass. In both directions may pass. Next to the broken line may pass

12. You may legally block an intersection: During rush hour traffic. When you entered the intersection on the green light. Under no circumstances

13. If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should: Block the passing lane. Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you. Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way. Speed up as he or she is passing you.

14. How much does your fuel consumption increase when you travel 70 mph, compared to 50 mph? 10% 20% 5% 30% It stays the same.

15. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

16. You want to make a right turn at the corner. a pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. before making your right turn, you should: Wait until the person cross the street. Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street. Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

17. 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.

18. Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Are better drivers because they are not hungry. Have no driving errors. Have trouble controlling their vehicles. Have trouble driving slow.

19. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

20. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: High beam headlights. Low beam headlights. 4-way flashers.

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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.