Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled Regardless of who is in the vehicle. Only if the driver is disabled. And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration If someone in the driver's immediate family is disabled.

2. What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog, dust or precipitation occurs? Try not to drive until conditions improve. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision.

3. 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.

4. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

5. When you are towing a trailer: You must not drive faster than 45 mph. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed. You must have special permission from the state to do so. All of the above.

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

7. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

8. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

9. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle: Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle. Always honk your horn to greet the driver.

10. You want to make a right turn at the corner. a pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. before making your right turn, you should: Wait until the person cross the street. Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street. Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

11. Which of the following statements is not true in/near school zones? Fines are doubled in all school zones throughout iowa. Drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing guard. Drivers must reduce their speed to the posted speed limit at school zone. Drivers must be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances.

12. The commercial instruction permit is issued for ____ months and can be renewed only once in ____ year period. 61 92 62 95 65

13. On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as Left-edge lines. Stop lines. Center lines Right-edge lines.

14. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is: Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp. Slow down before entering the exit ramp. Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp Don't slow down until you move onto the exit ramp.

15. Emergency vehicles: Have the right of way when using siren, horn, and red/blue lights. All of the above. May use a loudspeaker to give instructions. May follow each other.

16. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

17. If you experience slipping, skidding or hydroplaning while driving, you should: Slowly ease the gas pedal. Do not turn or stop quickly, turn slowly and only as needed. Gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed. All of the above.

18. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate you are turning. Your horn. Hand signals. Your emergency flashers. Your headlights.

19. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. you should: Slow down as you pass him/her. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. Make eye contact and then pass him/her

20. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

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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.