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If a police officer require you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, you

Must take the test or your license will be suspended

If you drive on the highway with a barrier that separates each direction. You see a school bus parked with it's red signals are flashing on the other side the highway. Need you to stop?

No you may proceed with caution, there is a barrier

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed

You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are

Okay if no signs forbid on the right

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going

On the left

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going.

On the left

On average the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about

One hour

When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children?

Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus traveling in the same direction as the bus.

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car

At night, it is hardest to see

Pedestrians

What does the flashing yellow light mean

Proceed with caution

What do you do at a flashing yellow light?

Proceed with caution. Yield to vehicles and pedestrians, and proceed when it is safe.

You see an emergency vehicle approach to you with it's flashing lights turned on. What should you do?

Pull over and stop; it does not matter, which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling.

You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should?

Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must

Pull to the curb and stop

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

Expressways have entrance lanes (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can

Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic

A driver who is taking a nonprescription drug should

Read the labels on the drug before driving

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights

Red yellow green

When making a turn, you must ___ your speed.

Reduce

What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy conditions?

Reduce speed and increase following distance

What should you do as you approach a curve in the road?

Reduce your speed before you enter the curve

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must

Ride on the right side of the road

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards ___ of the road

Right side

A diamond shaped sign is a

Road hazard sign

What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings

School buses and passenger bus carrying passengers

You should honk you horn when you

See a child who is about to run into the street

By looking ahead, to the sides of your vehicle and behind your vehicle as you drive you will

See potential problems and become better prepared to react

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror

Drinking alcohol and driving is

Serious traffic safety problem

On a road, which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should

Signal and keep your wheels straight

When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should?

Signal and pass when safe to do so

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates

Slow down and be prepared to stop

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

When you see this black and yellow signs, it means -------->

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should..

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should

Sound your horn.

A rectangular shaped sign is

Speed limit

One of the rules of defensive driving is

Stay alert and keep your eyes moving

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you

You come to an intersection, which is blocked by other traffic. You should?

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should?

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should

Steer left

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

Stop

If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should

Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

Stop driving

What should you do at a red traffic light?

Stop, skip the traffic, and go when it's safe.

On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars

Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)

The breathalyzer is a test of a person BAC

Two cars come to an intersection at the same time. Car A on left wants to make a 270 arc, but Car B on left wants to go straight. Which of the following is true?

The car A turning left must yield

What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol

Your ability to stop is affected by

The condition of the road

Night driving is dangerous because

The distance we can see ahead is reduced

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that

The road will get narrower

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk

If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when

There is room for your vehicle on the other side.

Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when

They are with other teenagers

Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations

Think before you act

A no stopping sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only

To avoid conflict with other traffic

You may cross a double solid yellow line

To turn into a driveway

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ___ alcohol

Transport

What do you do at a flashing red light?

Treat it the same as a stop sign

Because driving involves some risks, it wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills

True

It is unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write or send a text message while driving

True

Orange is the basic color of signs used in construction work zones to alert drivers.

True

The posted speed limit is the fastest you can drive in the posted area. You must reduce your speed to a lower speed that is safe for the conditions and circumstances that exist whenever necessary

True

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should

Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first

Try to pump it build up the pressure

If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to

Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to

Turn left

The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

Turn right

Before backing up you should

Turn your head and look through the rear window

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing

Under no circumstances

When you park on the roadway, you should

Use your four way flashers

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should

Use your four way flashers to warn other drives

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way

Vehicle on the left

You are getting on a highway, which has very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to

Wait for a large gap in traffic the speed up quickly.

If you are turning left into a driveway. What must you do before you continue?

Wait for pedestrians and traffic

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should?

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should?

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear

A yellow and black diamond shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road

To avoid panic stops

Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you

When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal?

When the driver has stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic

You may not cross a signal broken white (or yellow) line

When to do so would interfere with traffic

If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side.

When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.

Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

You are able to turn left on the green arrow?

Yes, you can turn left as it is a protected turn where there are no other cars can enter the intersection.

You arrive to an intersection. you want to turn left and you got the green light. Can you continue?

Yes, you can turn left, but you still have to give away to traffic and walkers

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road

Yield the right of the way to pedestrians and roadway traffic

Which of the following does not happen after drinking

You calm down so you can concentrate

When passing a vehicle, you should return to your lane when

You can see both it's headlights in your rearview mirror

A traffic light, which has a green arrow and a red light means that

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

What does it mean when a school bus stopped and its red lights are flashing

You may not pass while the red lights are flashing

A no parking sign at a certain location means

You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

A no standing sign at certain location means

You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers

Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street?

You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively

When changing lanes

You must yield to vehicles in that lane.

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)

Your driver's license will be taken away

When driving on gravel dirt roads

Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower

When you want to make a right turn, your car must be

close to the right side of the street

Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have

front headlights and red taillights

Minimum speed signs are designed to

keep traffic flowing smoothly

Before you leave a parking space, which is parallel to the curb, you should?

look for traffic by turning your head

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ____ alcohol

possess

You must yield the right of the way to an approaching vehicle when you are

turning left

In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication

0.08%

Parking is not allowed closer than ___ feet from a stop sign

10 feet

When you get ready to leave an expressway you should begin to use your turn signal

100 feet before the exit ramp

If the bus is stopped on a street or road, which has fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least ___ feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed

15

Parking is not allowed closer than ____ feet from a fire station entrance

20

You must slow down to no more than ___ MPH and be prepared to stop if you are facing a school bus.

20

The speed limit in any business district is

20MPH

The minimum drinking age in this state is ___ years

21

The speed limit in a residential district or school district is

25 MPH

Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is

25 miles per hour

When you are planning to make a turn, you should active your turn signals

3 to 4 seconds before you reach the intersection

___MPH in any suburban district or any vehicle pulling another vehicle unless it was designed for that purpose

45

Parking is not allowed closer than ____ feet from a fire hydrant

5 feet

Parking is not allowed closer than ___ feet from a railroad crossing

50

You must stay at least ___ feet behind any emergency vehicle using lights and sirens on its way to an emergency.

500 feet

For the average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink

60

___MPH on rural interstate highways

70

Which of the following must you obey over the other two?

A policeman

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?

A stop sign

Which of the following is a safe baking technique?

Accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you.

You should always travel

According to road and weather conditions

What kind of drugs other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability.

All of these choices Marijuana, A cold remedy

Which of the following does alcohol affect

All of these choices reaction time, judgement of distances.

What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

All of these choices: A mandatory fine, Driver license revocation

Stopping, parking or standing prohibited

All of these choices: On a sidewalk (except a bicycle), Within an intersection

Which of the following is a dangerous thing to do in work zones?

All of these choices: Tailgate another vehicle, Fail to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol

All of these choices: The body weight of an individual, how much time passes between drinks.

According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for residents and nonresident drivers

All these choices: An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood; Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn

When you are being a motorcycle, you should

Allow more following distance

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)

Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol

You have the right of way when you are

Already in a traffic circle

A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled

And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.

Drive below the posted speed limit when

Anything makes conditions less than perfect

When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to.

Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes

Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving

Are distracting activities

Blind spots are

Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into your mirrors. Check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes.

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal

At least 100 feet before a turn

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop

At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway

If you miss your exit on a freeway you should not

Back up on the road or shoulder

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to

Be prepared to stop before the intersection

Because there is often slow moving traffic on county highways you should

Be ready to charge your speed to the speed of traffic

An intersection has stop, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop.

Before the crosswalk

What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges.

Black letters or symbols on yellow background

A chemical test is used to measure

Blood alcohol content

Car C bottom right middle went into the circle in a 270 degree arc to the left. Car B bottom left middle went into the circle in a 270 degree arc to the left. Which car is not using the circle correctly

C

A purple pedestrian is walking across the street. Car A is at a stop light that is red, but wants to turn. Who here must yield?

Car A

The two cars are coming to the intersection at the same time. Car A on the bottom is making a 270 degree turn, but Car B on the left is going left. Which of the following statements is true

Car A must yield

The car b entered the intersection (turned right on red light). Car A comes with a green light. Which of the following is most correct

Car A should yield the car B, as car B in intersection

Two cars are turning on the split the highway. By the rules, which of the cars turned correctly

Car B because it makes a sharper turn

If three cars arrive at an uncontrolled crossroads. In what order you can proceed that car? Car A lower left wants to make a 90 degree arc. Car B middle left keeps going straight. Car C middle right wants to turn in a 90 degree arc to left.

Car B,C and A

When changing lanes, you should never

Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment

Before changing lanes on a multi lane highway you should

Check your mirrors and blind spots

You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should?

Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

You come to an intersection, which has a flashing red light, you should?

Come to a full stop, the go when safe to do so.

To help avoid crashes, you should:

Communicate with other drivers on the road

It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ____ alcohol

Consume

A safe speed to drive your car

Depends on the weather and road conditions

If you drive past your exit on the expressway, you should?

Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.

When driving on a one way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you

Drive toward the nearest road side and stop

When an arrow panel in a work zone shows either of the following patterns, it means

Drive with caution

When driving in traffic, it is safest to

Drive with the flow of traffic

When driving at night, it is most important for you to

Drive within the range of your headlights.

When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping.

During the first half hour of rain

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal

Early enough so other know your plans

When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway

Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.

The application for an operator's license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under what age?

Eighteen

____ limits(s) your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory

Even the smallest amount of alcohol

Which of the following is true - People drinking under the influence of alcohol are

Every driver's problem whether they drink or not

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should

Exercise with extreme caution

A person with flag means

Flagger ahead

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should

Flash your high beams

Which of the following increases the chance of being involved in a rear end collision?

Following too closely

Before passing another vehicle you should

Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes

What are the colors of a sign, which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway

Green with white letters

If your turn signal fail, you should use ___ to indicate you are turning.

Hand signals

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol

Has not effect on blood alcohol content

Drivers who eat and drink while driving

Have trouble controlling their vehicles

When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your

Headlights on low beam

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except

How physically fit you are.

You stopped behind a school bus with flashing red signals and extended stop arm. When can you pass the bus?

If the flashing red signals turned off and the stop arm is retracted.

You may cross a single solid white line in the highway

If traffic conditions require

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass

If traffic is clear

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should

Ignore the other driver

You may never park

In a crosswalk

You are making a left turn from a two way street into a one way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be

In the left lane of the street

What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood

Increase the effect of both

Child restraints are required for which of the following?

Infants and children who are either or both are under the age of 4 and weigh less than 40 pounds must be properly restrained in approved child safety seat while being transported in a motor vehicle. Also, any child who is at least 4 years of age but less that 8 years of age must properly restrained in a booster seat unless the child is 4'9" or taller.

A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to

Insure the bicycle

The + diamond shaped signed means?

Intersection

The T sign mean?

Intersection

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

The best way to keep your car from hydroplaning (tires riding on top of water) is:

Keep your speed down

You have parked down a steep hill. If your car has automatic transmission you should leave your car in park. What gear should you use with a stick shift transmission?

Leave your car in reverse or first gear

A blind person legally has the right of the way when crossing the street when he is

Led by guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane

When driving through a work zone, it is good safety practice to

Lengthen your usual following distance by double

If you have a tire blowout, you should

Let the car slow to a stop

Before making a turn, you should

Look to see if other vehicles and or pedestrians will be in your way

When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by

Looking to the lower right side of your lane.

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, non disabled driver

May neither park, stop nor stand