Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

2. Th e safe and legal passing of another vehicle requires that a driver: Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and checks behind and to the left to make sure another car is not attempting to pass. All answers are correct. Apply the brake and slow down Pass when the lane marking is a solid line.

3. Your first response to reduced visibility should be To reduce your speed. To look for road edge markings to guide you. To turn on your headlights. To turn on your windshield wipers.

4. What is the background color of all warning signs? Warning signs can be different colors, but always have the same shape. Black. Orange White. Yellow.

5. Which of the following are valid reason to use your horn in iowa? A driver is distracted and may not be paying attention. A driver is turning into your lane as you pass them. A pedestrian or bicyclist seems to be moving into your lane of travel Another car is in danger of colliding with you. All of the answers listed.

6. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle: Unless the vehicle has airbags. Unless you are in the back of a pickup. At all times. Only if you are on a highway.

7. If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should: Stop and wait for it to be repaired. Stop and wait for a police officer to arrive. Continue as if it were a 4-way stop sign. Continue as you normally would.

8. 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.

9. Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: May only be crossed to enter a private driveway. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns. Denote a center turn lane.

10. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted If you don't feel drowsy. If it is prescribed by a physician. Under no circumstances.

11. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal: After changing lanes. Early enough so others know your plans. At any time. Just before changing lanes.

12. If you are required to pay a civil penalty for reinstatement in the state of iowa and are over the age of 19, what is the amount of that civil penalty in dollars? 1,000 150 200 250 500

13. In speed zones of 45 mph or less, you must signal your turn continuously during the last ____feet before turning. 300 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft.

14. You may turn right on red if you: Stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians. Have a right turn red arrow. Are in the left lane. Slow down first.

15. 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

16. What is the annual fee for a commercial driver's license (cdl)? 10 15 8 20 There is no annual fee.

17. When driving in fog Use your high beams. It makes no difference which lights you use. Use your parking lights Use your low beams.

18. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

19. Which is the correct combination of shapes and colors that guide signs are in iowa? All of the answers listed. Circle or oval-- green or yellow. Square or circle-- yellow or orange Square or rectangle-- green or brown. Triangle or rectangle-- green or brown.

20. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

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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.