Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must ____ for a traffic signal or sign. Stop behind the line. Stop after the line. Slow down after crossing the line. Cross the line.

2. When you park on the roadway, you should: Use your 4-way flashers. Park at an angle. Keep your turn signals on. Turn your lights on.

3. If you have a valid iowa driver's license, what must you do to legally operate a moped? Complete a 2 hour moped safety training course. No additional licensing is required. Pass a written test regarding moped driving Pass a road test on a moped. Pass a written and road test for moped driving.

4. Unless noted, what is the expiration on a license for persons older than 17 years, 11 months and younger than 72 years in iowa? 5 years from date of issuance. 7 years from date of issuance. Randomly selected between 5 and 8 years Randomly selected between 5 and 7 years. 8 years from date of issuance.

5. A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is: Always take it. Never insist on it. Always let the other driver have it.

6. Your license can be suspended for being convicted of 3 moving violations in what time period? 12 months. 3 years. Your entire lifetime 6 months. 5 years.

7. 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.

8. If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: Maintain your speed and take your right-of-way. Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident. Honk your horn to warn the other driver and maintain your speed. Accelerate so you can clear the dangerous area quicker.

9. Blind spots are: Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into your mirrors. check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes. Spots in your vision when you become fatigued. Traffic control devices

10. To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car: Flash your high beams. Stay focused on the center line on the road. Keep looking briefly to the side of the road.

11. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. you must stop Before the crosswalk. 50 feet before the intersection. Where you think the stop line would be. With your front wheels in the crosswalk.

12. Yellow lines separate: Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. 20 ft away from a railroad track. Center turn lanes and turn-out lanes.

13. When is it ok to drive faster than the posted speed limit? If you don't see any other traffic in your lane. As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle. Never.

14. 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

15. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Black. Yellow. White. Red.

16. 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.

17. Which of the following is true of the open container law in iowa? A passenger can have an open container, provided they are holding it. You can have an open container of alcohol in your glove box. You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided that the number of open containers is less than the number of passengers You can have open containers in your vehicle, provided you are not legally intoxicated. You cannot have open containers in the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

18. If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt: Only on the freeway. At all times. Unless you are only driving within city limits. Only when you are driving over 35 mph.

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

20. Before backing up, you should: Turn your head and look through the rear window. Flash your lights. Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed. Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed.

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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.