Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at: Crossroads, intersections and junctions. Railroad crossings and stations. Shopping center entrances and exits. All of the above.

2. To know where traffic is behind you: Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots. Look out the back window. Frequently check your rearview mirror.

3. If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should not: Back up on the road or shoulder. Proceed to the next exit where you can re-enter the freeway and return to your proper exit. Continue on the freeway and find an alternative route

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. One of the rules of defensive driving is Look straight ahead as you drive. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

7. If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no room to pass: You should back down the road. The other driver should back up the road. Neither driver should back at all. You should back down the road if the other vehicle is a truck.

8. 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.

9. If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should: Continue driving because you have the right of way. Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass. Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly. Turn your emergency indicators on.

10. Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is: Not permitted unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Not permitted under any circumstances. Not permitted unless you have the right-of-way. Permitted if you are riding a motorcycle.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you see the toll booth. When you first see the exit sign. On the main road, just before the exit lane. Once you have moved into the exit lane.

14. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

15. The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: True. False.

16. What is the minimum acceptable vision required, in one eye, to obtain a driver's license? 20/100 20/20 20/40 20/400 20/60

17. When should you not insist on taking your legal right-of-way? When other drivers want to drive faster. Never. it confuses other drivers. When it helps prevent accidents. When you have two or more passengers in the vehicle.

18. An approaching driver at night blinds you by failing to dim their high beam headlights. where should you look? Towards the right side of the road. Towards the wheels of the approaching vehicle. Straight down the middle of the road. Towards the left side of the road.

19. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to effect your driving ability 2 1 3

20. How long before your license expires can you apply for renewal? 180 days. 30 days. You can apply for renewal at any time 60 days. 90 days.

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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.