Iowa Permit Practice Test

The yellow arrow sign tells you it is a...

No passing sign

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.

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.

You see a school bus with flashing 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.

What is an orange triangle used for?

Slow moving vehicles

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

To avoid panic stops

Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you.

A green traffic light means

You can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it is clear to do so

A square sign with a red circle with a line tells you...

You may not enter this road from the direction

Unless a sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if:

You stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

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

According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both resident and nonresident drivers:

-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content in his/her blood -Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn

What are some dangerous things to do in a work zones?

-Tailgating another vehicle -Fail to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT:

Back up on the road or shoulder

When driving behind another vehicle on an entrance to a freeway, you should...

Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down.

The car driver of the car and the motorcyclist or bicyclist are approaching each other at the intersection. The driver of the car is planning to turn left. The motorcyclist or bicyclist plans to go on straight ahead. Who must yield?

Car driver

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

Close to the center line

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

During the first half hour of rain

What is common factor that contributing to traffic crashes?

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

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up:

False

Which of the following 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

As your speed increases it is most important to

Look farther ahead