Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

2. If the roadway is wet or icy you should Speed up. Reduce your speed. Stay at the posted speed.

3. You should use a turn-out lane when: You want to make a u-turn. Faster drivers want to pass you. You want to pass another driver. You want to park your vehicle on the road.

4. Where should you start your u-turn on a street with two lanes in each direction? Always use the center left turn lane. The left lane. The right lane. Any available lane.

5. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear. Signal your intention before changing lanes. All of the above

6. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. what is the safest way to pass the bicyclist? Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign. Continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist's responsibility to get out of your way. Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.

7. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

8. This arrow sign indicates that

Right turns are prohibited. Lane changing is not allowed in the right lane. U-turns are not allowed Passing is not allowed in the right lane.

9. At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when They determine that no train is approaching. They determine that there is no oncoming traffic. They determine that no schoolchildren are present They determine that no pedestrians are coming.

10. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean Passing is permitted in either direction. Railroad crossing ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Passing is not permitted in either direction.

11. 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

12. 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

13. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.08% or more. 0.15% or more. Any amount.

14. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on? Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver. Look to the right lane or right edge of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. Look to the left lane or left edge of the road.

15. Drivers who eat and drink while driving: Are better drivers because they are not hungry. Have no driving errors. Have trouble controlling their vehicles. Have trouble driving slow.

16. How many seconds ahead of your vehicle, at least, should you look down the road to avoid last-minute breaking or the need to turn? 10 3 5 7 8

17. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

18. Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children? Amber lights flash at the top of the bus, the bus stops as red lights flash, a stop arm goes out and the door opens for the school children. The bus driver may do any sequence he or she desires. The bus driver activates red flashing lights at the top of the bus, and then activates amber flashing lights when the children are unloaded or seated

19. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

20. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

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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.