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IA Driving Instructor Practice Questions - Iowa Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Certification Exam Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the minimum age requirement to become a behind-the-wheel driving instructor in Iowa?
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21 years old
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B
23 years old
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C
25 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which two agencies must certify an Iowa behind-the-wheel driving instructor?
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A
Iowa DOT and Iowa State Patrol
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B
Iowa DOT and Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)
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C
Iowa Department of Education and Iowa DMV
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D
Iowa Highway Patrol and Iowa DOT
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What driving record requirement must Iowa BTW instructor applicants meet?
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No tickets in the past year
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B
Clear driving record for the previous two years
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C
No more than 3 violations in the past 5 years
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D
A perfect driving record for life
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What type of driver's license must an Iowa BTW instructor applicant hold?
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Any state driver's license
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B
A valid driver's license that permits unaccompanied driving
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C
A commercial driver's license (CDL)
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D
A chauffeur's license
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When does an Iowa DOT behind-the-wheel instructor certification expire?
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Every 2 years on the instructor's birthday
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B
Every December 31 annually
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C
Every 5 years from the date of issuance
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D
It does not expire once granted
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What minimum instruction hours must an Iowa BTW instructor provide annually to maintain certification?
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A
6 hours
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B
12 hours
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C
24 hours
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D
50 hours
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What continuing education requirement must Iowa BTW instructors complete annually?
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8 hours of online CE courses
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B
At least one state-sponsored or state-approved BTW instructor refresher course
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C
A full recertification exam
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D
No continuing education is required
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What Iowa Code section governs the requirement for BTW instructor dual certification?
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Iowa Code 321.1
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B
Iowa Code 321.178(2)
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C
Iowa Code 462.25
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D
Iowa Code 256.14
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What background check requirement applies to Iowa BTW instructor applicants?
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No background check is required
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B
A criminal background check is required
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C
Only a driving record check is required
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D
Background checks are only required for school-based instructors
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What mandatory reporter training is required for Iowa BTW instructor applicants?
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A
No mandatory reporter training is required
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B
Mandatory reporter training for child abuse recognition and reporting
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C
Training on reporting traffic accidents only
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D
Training on reporting vehicle defects
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What topics must be covered in the Iowa BTW instructor certification course?
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A
Only vehicle mechanics and maintenance
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B
Psychology of the young driver, behind-the-wheel teaching techniques, and driving route planning
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C
Only traffic law review
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D
Only first aid and CPR
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What format does the Iowa BTW instructor certification course follow?
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A
Entirely in-person classroom instruction
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B
Online instruction, a 12-hour in-car practicum, and a mandatory 8-hour face-to-face class
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C
A single weekend workshop
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D
Entirely self-paced online modules
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit on Iowa interstate highways in rural areas?
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A
65 mph
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B
70 mph
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C
75 mph
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D
80 mph
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the speed limit on Iowa primary highways (US and state highways) outside city limits?
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A
45 mph
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B
50 mph
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C
55 mph
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D
65 mph
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QUESTION 15 / 25
At what BAC level is an Iowa driver age 21 or older considered legally intoxicated?
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0.04%
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B
0.06%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does Iowa call its impaired driving offense?
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A
DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
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B
DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
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C
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)
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D
IDD (Impaired Driver Driving)
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is Iowa's implied consent law regarding chemical testing?
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A
Drivers may refuse all tests without consequence
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B
Any person operating a motor vehicle in Iowa is deemed to have consented to testing for alcohol or drugs
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C
Only blood tests are covered by implied consent
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D
Implied consent applies only on interstate highways
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Under Iowa's GDL system, at what age can a teen obtain an instruction permit?
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A
14 years old
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B
14 years 6 months old
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C
15 years old
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D
15 years 6 months old
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QUESTION 19 / 25
How many hours of supervised driving must an Iowa teen complete before obtaining an intermediate license?
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20 hours including 2 at night
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B
30 hours including 5 at night
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C
40 hours including 10 at night
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D
50 hours including 10 at night
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What passenger restriction applies to Iowa intermediate license holders during the first 6 months?
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No passenger restrictions
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B
Only one unrelated minor passenger unless a licensed adult is present
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C
No passengers allowed at any time
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D
Maximum of 3 passengers
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What nighttime driving restriction applies to Iowa intermediate license holders?
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No driving between 10 PM and 5 AM
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B
No driving between 12:30 AM and 5 AM
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C
No driving between 9 PM and 6 AM
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D
No nighttime restrictions apply
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What must a driver do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in Iowa?
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A
Slow to 20 mph and proceed with caution
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B
Stop and remain stopped until the flashing lights are turned off or the bus resumes motion
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C
Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus
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D
Proceed if no children are visible
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is Iowa's 'move over/slow down' law?
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Only applies to police vehicles
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B
Drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights
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C
Drivers must stop completely for all flashing lights
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D
Iowa does not have a move over law
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is Iowa's primary seatbelt enforcement status?
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Iowa has a primary seatbelt law — officers can stop vehicles solely for seatbelt violations
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B
Iowa has a secondary seatbelt law — officers cannot stop vehicles solely for seatbelt violations
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C
Seatbelts are optional in Iowa
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D
Seatbelts are only required for front-seat passengers
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is Iowa's zero-tolerance BAC limit for drivers under age 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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