Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. Collisions can happen more often when: One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic. One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. All vehicles are traveling about the same speed

3. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

4. You often see this sign when

A road is closed ahead. Two-way highway starts. Traffic is merging ahead. One-way traffic starts.

5. 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

6. To establish identity and date of birth for iowa licensing purposes, at least how many documents are required from the approved list? 0 2 5 1 3

7. Which of the following is true of freeway accidents? They occur equally frequently, and are equally serious, as accidents on other roadways. They occur more frequently, but are less serious, than accidents on other roadways. They occur less frequently, and are less serious, than accidents on other roadways They occur less frequently, but are more serious, than accidents on other roadways. They occur more frequently, and are more serious, than accidents on other roadways.

8. 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.

9. When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not Keep up with the flow of traffic. Weave from lane to lane. Reduce your speed Watch for slower speed limits.

10. When in travel lanes on the roadway: You may stop to let out passengers. You may stop to look up an address. Don't stop for any reason. keep moving until you can safely pull off the road You may make a u-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

11. If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk, you should: Stop and then proceed when safe. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

12. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. You calm down so you can concentrate. You are less alert Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

13. According to the iowa implied consent law for both resident and nonresident drivers: An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood. Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn. All of the above

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

15. On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by Turning on your car radio. Slowing down so you can react better. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

16. 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.

17. What does a green traffic signal indicate? You may go, but only if you have made sure the intersection is clear. Proceed with caution. Come to a complete stop You may cross the intersection as you please. You may make a left turn across opposing traffic that also has a green signal without yielding.

18. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

19. Excessive speed: Helps you to maneuver around obstacles. Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death. Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

20. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

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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.