Iowa DMV Driving Test

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1. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

2. 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.

3. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should: Yield to all trains at the crossing. Always stop. Speed up to beat the train Cross the tracks as quickly as possible.

4. When a vehicle is hydroplaning the: Spray from large trucks reduce visibility. Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain. Tires lose contact with the road surface.

5. You may not pass another car on either side of a ____ centerline. Combination solid and broken yellow. Single broken yellow. Double solid yellow. Single broken white.

6. If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should: Block the passing lane. Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you. Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way. Speed up as he or she is passing you.

7. You must signal continuously during the last 100 feet before you turn at an intersection: Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow. Unless you are in a designated turn lane. Even if you do not see other vehicles around. Unless you are traveling faster than other traffic.

8. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

9. Passing is prohibited All of the above. At intersections. At railroad crossings. On hills and curves.

10. You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. what is the bus driver doing? Changing gears. Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children. Preparing to make a turn

11. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic. Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

12. 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.

13. Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: Make a left turn. Enter a private driveway. Pass other vehicles. All of the above.

14. If you stop along the road at night: Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on. Turn off all your lights. Use your parking lights only Use your headlights only.

15. When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by Keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Reducing your speed and driving in a no-zone. Increasing your speed. Keeping to the near side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

16. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: Stop. Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present. Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.

17. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards? Focus on the vehicle ahead. Focus on your inside mirrors. Scan ahead of your vehicle. Always use your high-beam headlights.

18. How is the knowledge test for a driver's license administered? All of the listed answers are correct. Automated testing equipment at the dmv location. Online at the dmv website Verbally with a dmv employee. Written with pen and paper.

19. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

20. 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.

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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.