Iowa DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: It impairs judgment and the ability to safely control a vehicle

Driving under the influence is one of the most enforced laws in the nation because alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, and the ability to safely control a vehicle, carrying high penalties in Iowa.

Correct answer: 14 years old

You may get an Iowa instruction permit at age 14 — one of the youngest permit ages in the country. You must pass the knowledge and vision tests and have parental consent.

Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet from the entrance

Do not park closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance, so emergency vehicles can enter and exit freely.

Correct answer: Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible

Yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle using a siren or air horn and/or red or blue flashing lights. Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, when you see or hear it approaching from any direction.

Correct answer: All passengers in the front seats, and all back-seat passengers under age 18

Iowa requires all front-seat occupants to wear seat belts. The law also applies to back-seat passengers who are under age 18.

Correct answer: Allow the motorcycle a full lane — never crowd into the same lane

When passing a motorcycle, allow it a full lane; never crowd into the same lane as the cycle. Respect a motorcycle’s space and position in traffic.

Correct answer: Stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks

Never stop your vehicle on the railroad tracks. Trains cannot stop quickly. Before crossing, make sure you can completely clear the tracks.

Correct answer: Recreation and cultural points of interest, such as parks and historical sites

Brown signs point to recreation and cultural points of interest, providing direction to historical sites, parks, or recreational areas.

Correct answer: About 3 times farther

A vehicle traveling 60 mph will travel about 3 times farther than a vehicle traveling 30 mph before coming to a stop.

Correct answer: Wait until you have passed them before you signal

Be careful not to signal too early. If there are streets, driveways, or entrances between you and your turn, wait until you have passed them to signal, or another driver may think you plan to turn where they are.

Correct answer: .02 or more

The rules are stricter for drivers under the legal drinking age. An underage driver is considered to be operating while intoxicated with a BAC of .02 or more.

Correct answer: The knowledge test and the vision test

To get an instruction permit you must be at least 14, pass the knowledge and vision tests, and have parental consent.

Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet from the crossing

Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. A vehicle parked too close can obstruct the view of the tracks and approaching trains.

Correct answer: Drive through the intersection first, then pull over

If you are in an intersection (including a roundabout) when an emergency vehicle approaches, drive through the intersection before you pull over.

Correct answer: A rear-facing child restraint system

A child under one year old and under 20 pounds must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system. A child under six must be in a safety seat or booster seat, not just a seat belt.

Correct answer: Completely change lanes, giving the bicyclist the entire lane

When passing bicyclists you must completely change lanes, giving the bicyclist the entire lane like any other vehicle. Do not return to the right until you can see the bicyclist in your rearview mirror.

Correct answer: A train is approaching — do not cross or try to go around the gate

If the lights are flashing or the gates are down, a train is approaching. Always obey these signals. Do not cross while lights are flashing or try to go around the gate.

Correct answer: A stop sign only

The octagon shape is reserved for the stop sign only. When you see it, come to a full stop at the intersection it controls.

Correct answer: Reaction distance plus braking distance

Stopping distance is reaction distance plus braking distance. Both grow as your speed increases.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield to all other traffic, unless a sign prohibits it

You may turn right on red unless a “NO TURN ON RED” sign is posted. First come to a complete stop and yield to all other traffic before turning safely.

Correct answer: 60 days

An underage driver with a BAC of .02 or more has their driving privileges revoked for a minimum of 60 days — and for a minimum of 180 days if the BAC is .08 or more.

Correct answer: Only when supervised by a qualifying licensed adult seated beside you

An instruction permit allows supervised driving only. A qualifying licensed adult — a parent, guardian, immediate family member who is 21 or older, a driver-ed instructor, or a person 25 or older with written parental permission — must ride with you.

Correct answer: On a crosswalk or in an intersection

It is illegal to park on a crosswalk or in an intersection, where a parked vehicle would block pedestrians and turning traffic.

Correct answer: At least 500 feet

Stay at least 500 feet behind any emergency vehicle that is using its lights and siren.

Correct answer: In a sudden stop or crash they can injure someone, and objects on the floor can roll under the brake pedal

At 55 mph, a 20-pound object hits with 1,000 pounds of force in a crash. Loose objects can injure occupants, and items on the floor can roll under the brake pedal, making it hard to stop.