Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. 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

2. 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.

3. You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. you should: Speed up to get through the intersection. Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Go through the intersection since you have the right-of-way.

4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

5. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions. Prevents rear-end collisions. Causes traffic congestion.

6. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

7. You must not use ____ to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam. An entrance ramp. A deceleration lane. The rightmost lane. An exit ramp.

8. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Ease your foot off the brake pedal. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Change gears. Apply hand brakes.

9. What is the minimum acceptable vision required, in one eye, to obtain a driver's license? 20/100 20/20 20/40 20/400 20/60

10. Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.

11. What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving. You cannot be arrested for drunk driving. Your driver's license will be taken away None of these choices.

12. Night driving poses special problems for drivers because: The speed limit is increased at night. There are fewer cars on the roads at night. Vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

13. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May not turn right. Must slow down and prepare to stop.

14. Which of the following should you not do when making space to cross the traffic? Being aware of false signal from drivers in front of you. Making sure your path is clear for both pedestrians and vehicles when making a left. None of the answers listed Stop in a divider where part of your vehicle is sticking out into the traffic so other drivers can see you. Take one lane at a time when trying to cross several lanes.

15. When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use: Low beams. Driving lights only. High beams.

16. All cars and pickup trucks have been required to be manufactured with seat belts since what year? 1956 1966 1986 1996 1976

17. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

18. When a yellow arrow appears as you are about to turn from a dedicated left turn lane, you should: Stop and not turn under any circumstances. Speed up to get through the intersection. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears. Make a protected turn since you have the right-of-way over all vehicles and pedestrians.

19. Changing from one lane to another is best done: Gradually and carefully. When a car is in your blind spot. Quickly and often.

20. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely. Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. Accelerate rapidly to improve traction.

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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.