Iowa Dot Test

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The shape of this sign tells you it is a ( sideways yellow triangle)

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

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

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

This symbol is used for ( red triangle )

Slow-moving vehicles

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

You are traveling on a two- or three-lane road and meet a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. You must

Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

A flashing red light at an intersection means

Stop and yield the right of way

This sign means ( red octagon )

Stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic

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

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 necessar

True

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

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

A sign with this shape (diamond) and color (neon yellow) is used for

Warning

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

Passing is prohibited when

You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing

A steady green traffic light means

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

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

You can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror

You are approaching an intersection and see these pavement markings. What do these pavement markings tell you?

You may make a right turn only from the right lane

A sign this shape and color tells you ( red circle with white rectangle inside )

You may not enter this road from this direction

When changing lanes

You must yield to vehicles in that lane

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

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

Which of the following is a safe backing technique?

Accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you

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

All of the above

Which of the following statements are true about safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

All of the above

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should

Allow more following distance

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

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

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

Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic

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

Close to the center line

Which of the below are common factors contributing to traffic crashes

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

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

False

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

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

Before making a turn, you should

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


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