Iowa Driver Test

You are driving on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction. You meet a school bus traveling the opposite direction that is stopped with flashing red lights. Are you required to stop?

No, when you are approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite direction on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction, you are not required to stop and may continue carefully. This is the only time you can pass a school bus that displays flashing red lights.

There is an emergency vehicle coming from behind you with its emergency lights on and flashing. You should:

Pull over to the right and stop.

On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should:

Pull to the right and stop.

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

Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

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.

Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to:

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction.

You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. What is the bus driver doing?

Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children.

If you are on a two-lane highway when meeting an oncoming school bus with its amber (yellow) warning lights flashing, you must:

Slow to 20 mph and prepare 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 lights have stopped flashing.

What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Time

Because driving involves some risk, it is 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

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

To avoid panic stops:

Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you.

You are on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction and come upon a school bus from behind. The school bus is stopped and the red lights are flashing. Do you have to stop behind the school bus?

Yes, you have to stop for a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing whenever you come upon it from behind. It does not matter how many lanes the road has.

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

You can see both its headlights in your rear-view mirror.

When changing lanes,

You must yield to vehicles in that lane.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

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

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

close to the center line

A flashing yellow light means:

slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

stop and yield the right of way

Worn or bald tires increase the chance of having a flat tire and increase stopping distance.

true

In speed zones of 45 mph or less, you must signal your turn continuously during the last ______feet before turning.

100 feet

The speed limit in a residential area or school area is:

25 mph

Headlights are required, day or night, when visibility is less than:

500 feet

What is a safe backing technique?

Accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you.

You should always travel:

According to road and weather conditions.

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Allow more following distance

Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children?

Amber lights flash at the top of the bus, the bus stops as red lights flash, a stop arm goes out and the door opens for the school children.

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.

When you are merging onto the freeway or interstate, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway or interstate.

When changing lanes, you should never:

Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment.

When approaching a stopped vehicle, such as a police car, tow truck, utility or maintenance vehicle, that is parked along the road and displaying flashing lights, what should you do?

Change lanes if you safely can and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass.

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

During the first half hour of rain.

What are some common factors contributing to traffic crashes?

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.

You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road:

False

What increases the chance of being involved in a rear-end collision?

Following too closely.

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

Keep your speed down.

Before making a turn, you should:

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

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction.