Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: A half hour after it stops raining. After it has been raining all day. During the first half hour of rain

2. 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.

3. Which of the following can be done alongside your driver's license application? All of the answers listed. Apply for voter registration electronically. Mailing your voter registration application card Requesting the dot to mail your voter registration application card. Update your voter registration.

4. If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is: .10% or higher. .02% or higher. .05% or higher. .08% or higher.

5. When making a u-turn, you must not Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Give a turn signal. Make it on a curve in the road or near a hill Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

6. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

7. When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are Allowed to turn. Allowed to pass. Not allowed to pass or change lanes Allowed to change lanes.

8. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to: Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve. Slow down before you enter the curve. Accelerate gently before you enter the curve. Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

9. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules? The car approaching from the right has the right of way. The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right of way. The car that is traveling faster has the right-of-way The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.

10. The 'three-second rule' applies to the space ____ of your vehicle. To the sides. Ahead. In back. All around.

11. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should: Go the same speed. Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner. Change lanes Speed up.

12. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Change lanes and maintain your current speed

13. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

14. When being passed by another vehicle: Maintain a constant speed. Slow down. Speed up.

15. To avoid hydroplaning, you should: Slow down. Keep a constant speed. Apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.

16. Your blind spot is the area of the road: Directly behind your vehicle. You see in your rearview mirror. You see in your side mirror. You cannot see without moving your head.

17. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should: Not move until another driver waves you on. Back up slowly. Accelerate as quickly as possible to the next intersection. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

18. Drivers making a turn must yield to any ____ before making a right turn at a red traffic signal. All of the answers listed. Emergency vehicles. Oncoming traffic Pedestrians.

19. If you are stopped at an intersection and the traffic light just turned green, can you go immediately? Yes, you now have the right-of-way. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you. Yes, if you are going straight through the intersection.

20. A moped permit will be canceled if you were involved in ____. A dui. A hit and run. A moving traffic violation A traffic accident. A parking violation.

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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.