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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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Arrows on the roadway:
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show which lanes you must use.
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indicate HOV lanes.
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indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.
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indicate reserved lanes.
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2.
Where are yield signs usually placed?
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At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.
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Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
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Near school zones.
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Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.
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3.
This road sign means:
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The road ahead turns sharply to the right, then sharply to the left.
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Winding road ahead.
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A road joins from the left.
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Sharp right turn.
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This road sign means:
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School zone ahead
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Pedestrian crossing ahead
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Pedestrians must not cross
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When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:
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look for a detour or another route.
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remove the sign and move forward.
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come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.
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make a U-turn.
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Excessive speed:
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increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death.
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helps you to maneuver around obstacles.
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saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.
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7.
If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:
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Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
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Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.
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Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
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None of the above.
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8.
Headlights are required, day or night, when visibility is less than ____ feet.
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500
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300
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100
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9.
This sign warns of a ________ ahead.
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no passing zone
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truck
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soft shoulder
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hill
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10.
The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:
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You don’t remember driving the last few miles.
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Your eyes go out of focus by themselves.
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You continue to yawn.
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All of the above.
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IA DMV Test Facts
| Number of questions: | 35 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 28 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 14 |
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