Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-604.30
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 27, June 26, 2024
Rule 761-604.30 - Driving testA driving test is a demonstration of an applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle under actual traffic conditions. The test is also called a road test, field test, or driving demonstration. A motorcycle skill test is an off-street demonstration of an applicant's ability to control the motorcycle in a set of standard maneuvers, and a motorcycle driving test is an on-street demonstration.
(1)Vehicle type and safety.a. For the driving test, the applicant shall provide a representative vehicle as defined in 761-604.2(321) and proof of financial responsibility for the representative vehicle.b. The examiner or other authorized personnel shall visually inspect the vehicle. If a vehicle is illegal or unsafe, or is not a representative vehicle, the examiner shall refuse to administer the test until corrections are made or an acceptable vehicle is provided.(2)Criteria and route. Form 430024, "Your Driving Test," explains the criteria for passing the test and shall be given to the applicant before any required test, except a motorcycle skill test. The applicant shall be directed over one of the routes which have been preselected by the examiner to test driving skills and maneuvers.(3)Test score. The examiner shall use the standard departmental score sheet and shall enter the test score and the licensing decision in the spaces provided. At the end of the test, the examiner shall explain the test score. The test score result is valid for 180 days.(4)Retesting. An applicant who fails a driving test may repeat the test at the discretion of the examiner. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.174 and 321.186.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-604.30
ARC 9991B, IAB 2/8/12, effective 3/14/12Amended by IAB June 3, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 25, effective 7/8/2020Amended by IAB December 1, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 11, effective 1/5/2022