Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are a licensed motorcycle driver with a motorcycle instruction permit, how many learners may you supervise at a time? Five. Ten. Twenty-five One. There is no limit-- you may supervise as many as you can handle.

2. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

3. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

4. When a red light flashes at a railroad crossing, you must: Stop only if you see a train coming. Stop 10 ft behind the signal. Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing.

5. When you park uphill on a street with a curb Turn the back wheels into the curb. Keep the front wheel straight-- set the parking brake. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. Turn the front wheels towards the curb.

6. 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.

7. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to Turn right. Turn left. Park at the curb. Turn into a driveway on the right.

8. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

9. How should you keep pace with traffic in order to exercise safe driving? Drive faster than traffic. Drive much faster than traffic. Drive much slower than traffic Drive slower than traffic. Keep pace with traffic as long as you don't exceed the posted speed limit.

10. To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look: To the right edge of the road. Over your shoulder. Straight ahead At the center of the road.

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

12. In speed zones of 45 mph or less, you must signal your turn continuously during the last ____feet before turning. 300 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft.

13. If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should: Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit. Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there. Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit. Make a u-turn through the median.

14. 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

15. When you are being 'tailgated' If there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right. Never slow down quickly. If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. All of the above.

16. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

17. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Brake as hard as possible. Turn off the ignition. Ease up on the gas pedal.

18. Which of the following does alcohol affect Recovery from headlight glare. Reaction time. Judgement of distances All of these choices.

19. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The center lane. The left lane The left lane, except when passing or making a left turn.

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.