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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roads in Iowa is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. Iowa requires that you pass a vision screening before you get a driver’s license or learner’s permit. The IA DMV written test covers the contents of the Iowa Driver's Manual including highway signs, road rules, and safe driving techniques. The Iowa DMV knowledge test consists of 35 questions, and you'll need at least 28 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official IA driver's license test.
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This road sign means:
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Lane shifting
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No turning
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Two-way traffic
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Low clearance
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This sign means:
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Wrong way; Turn around immediately.
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360 degree turn ahead.
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270 degree turn ahead.
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Roundabout ahead.
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Drivers should use the horn:
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when feeling angry or upset.
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to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.
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if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.
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only when necessary, to avoid collisions.
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When driving on a roadway with a single broken white line:
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you may cross the broken white line to change lanes.
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you may change lanes only if you are in the right lane.
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you may not cross the broken white line.
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The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:
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go the wrong way.
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exceed the speed limit.
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pass red lights.
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All of the above.
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If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to highway speed, you should:
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go to the next entrance ramp.
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stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly.
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merge into highway traffic as soon as possible.
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None of the above.
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When you see this sign you should:
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increase your speed and try to pass other vehicles.
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slow down and do not pass other vehicles.
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prepare to slow down and possibly yield to oncoming traffic.
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slow your speed and be prepared to stop.
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When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:
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not to cross unless they are with an adult.
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to stop at the curb before crossing the street.
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to know when it is safe to cross.
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to suddenly run into the street.
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Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
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race on empty roads.
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ride side-by-side in a single lane.
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exceed the posted speed limit when driving on expressways.
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share the lane with another vehicle.
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
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next to the broken line may pass.
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in both directions may pass.
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next to the solid line may pass.
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IA DMV Written Test
| Number of questions: | 35 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 28 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 14 |
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