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Iowa DMV Cheat Sheet

The 70 highest-yield Iowa DMV questions with the correct answer and one line of logic each - plus the walk-in document checklist and the signs you must know on sight. Print it, mark it up, walk in calm.

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1. When you approach a stopped vehicle on the roadside displaying flashing lights (a police car, tow truck, or utility vehicle), you should:
✓ Change lanes if you safely can, and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass
Under Iowa's Move Over law, change lanes away from a stopped vehicle with flashing lights if you safely can, and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass (Iowa Driver's Manual). This protects roadside workers and responders. If you cannot change lanes, slow down.
2. The surest way to avoid an alcohol-related crash is to ________.
✓ never drink and drive
The only sure way to avoid an alcohol-related crash is to never drink and drive - separate the two completely. Driving slowly, switching drinks, or waiting a short time does not make impaired driving safe. Plan a sober ride every time you'll be drinking.
3. A good general rule of safe driving is to keep your eyes ________.
✓ moving and scanning, not fixed on one point
Keep your eyes moving - scanning far ahead, near, to the sides, and in your mirrors - rather than fixing on one point, so you spot hazards early and stay alert. Staring at a single spot leads to highway hypnosis and missed dangers. Active scanning is a habit of every safe driver.
4. When you move to a new address, you must:
✓ Notify the motor vehicle agency within the time your state requires
You are required to notify the motor vehicle agency of an address change within the period your state sets (often a week or two). This keeps your license and registration records current so you receive important notices. Failing to update your address can cause you to miss renewal or suspension notices.
5. Before making a turn, you should signal continuously for ________.
✓ enough distance to let others react in advance
You should signal well before a turn or lane change so other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians have time to anticipate your move. Signaling at the last second defeats the purpose. Make early, consistent signaling an automatic habit, even when you don't see anyone nearby. (Exact required distance is set by each state.)
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