Iowa permit test: laws, points & insurance
Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 5 questions.
Besides your license or permit, what does Iowa require you to carry in the vehicle?
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Sample laws, points & insurance questions
Besides your license or permit, what does Iowa require you to carry in the vehicle?
- A The vehicle title and a repair record
- B Your birth certificate and the registration
- C Proof of registration and an insurance card
- D Only the registration; insurance is checked online
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C. Proof of registration and an insurance card
Iowa drivers must carry current proof of registration and an insurance card, which may be printed or electronic. Not having them can bring fines and even impoundment of the vehicle.
What is the longest license suspension an Iowa driver can face for illegally passing a stopped school bus?
- A A warning letter only
- B License suspension of up to 2 years
- C License suspension of up to 180 days
- D A $25 fine with no suspension
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C. License suspension of up to 180 days
Violating Iowa's school bus law may lead to a license suspension of up to 180 days. Children getting on and off the bus are among the most vulnerable people on the road.
What is the possible license penalty for violating Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law?
- A Suspension for up to 30 days
- B Suspension for up to one year
- C Suspension for up to 180 days
- D Points only, no suspension
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B. Suspension for up to one year
Violating Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law can lead to a license suspension of up to one year. Roadside workers and stranded drivers are at serious risk from passing traffic.
What happens if you fail to report a reportable crash within 72 hours?
- A You receive a written warning only
- B Your insurance pays a small fine for you
- C Nothing, as long as the other driver reports it
- D You lose your driving privileges and face other penalties
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D. You lose your driving privileges and face other penalties
If you do not report a reportable crash within 72 hours, you lose your driving privileges and face further penalties. Reporting creates an official record for police, insurers and the state.