Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If there are double solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you: May cross the lines to turn left into a private driveway. Are on a two-lane one-way street. Should treat the lines as a solid wall and not cross for any reason. May cross the lines to pass slower traffic.

2. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

3. To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Stare straight ahead at all times. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. Maintain focus toward the middle of the road. Continually scan the entire road and roadsides.

4. If you are required to pay a civil penalty for reinstatement in the state of iowa and are over the age of 19, what is the amount of that civil penalty in dollars? 1,000 150 200 250 500

5. Bac means: Blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol content. Blood alcohol conservation.

6. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe

7. A diamond-shaped sign is a: Road hazard sign. Interstate route sign. School crossing sign Speed limit sign.

8. Roads become very slippery: Right after the rain has stopped. The day after it rains. When it has been raining for an hour or more. For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm.

9. You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. what is the best thing to do? Partially enter the intersection to establish your right of way. Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

10. In iowa, a slow moving vehicle sign (indicated by a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear of a vehicle) means the vehicle in question is moving how many mph or less? 20 25 30 35 40

11. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper. See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.

12. If you experience a tire blowout Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly. Tap or pump the brakes. Apply the brakes firmly.

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

14. Where should you stop a second time when turning left in a rural 4-lane road with an intersecting road? In the left lane. In the median. In the right lane Just before the median. There is no second stop.

15. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass Regardless of your direction. None of the above. Only if it is following you. Only if it approaching.

16. 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.

17. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following? A slow sign. A stop sign. An intersection sign. A yield sign.

18. 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.

19. A curb painted red means: No parking or stopping. Loading zone. Reserved for passengers pick up or drop off.

20. Which of the following information will not be released about you, unless it's to an authorized individual? All of the answers listed. Driver's license number. Name Telephone number. Social security number.

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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.