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Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children? A. 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 B. The bus driver activates red flashing lights at the top of the bus, and then activates amber flashing lights when the children are unloaded or seated C. The bus driver may do any sequence he or she desires

A. 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

When driving behind another vehicle on an entrance to a freeway, you should: A. Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down B. Be prepared to enter the same gap of traffic as the other vehicle. C. Not go faster than 20 mph

A. Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down

The driver of the car and the motorcyclist or bicyclists are approaching each other at the intersection. The driver of the car is planning to turn left. The motorcyclist or bicyclists plans to go on straight ahead. Who must yield? A. Car driver B. Motorcyclist or bicyclist C. Neither

A. Car driver

By looking ahead, to the sides of your vehicle and behind your vehicle as you drive, you will: A. See potential problems and become better prepared to react B. cause neck pain C. Lose points on your driving record

A. See potential problems and become better prepared to react

It's unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write, or send a text message while driving: A. True B. False

A. True

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

A. True

To avoid panic stops: A. Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you B. Drive with your window partly down C. Accelerate heavily

A. Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you

When changing lanes: A. You must yield to vehicles in that lane B. Vehicles in the lane must let you in when you signal C. If there's no space for your car, crowd the lane divider and move in when possible

A. You must yield to vehicles in that lane

Passing is prohibited when: A. You're 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing B. The vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol C. You would be required to pass to the right of the left turning vehicle

A. You're within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing

What does a stop sign mean? A. stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic B. Stop and proceed before cross traffic C. Slow down and be prepared to stop

A. stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic

Worn or bald tires increase the change of having a flat tire and increase stopping distance A. true B. false

A. true

When passing a vehicle, you should return to your lane when: A. You can see both it's headlights in your rearview mirror B. You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle C. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle

A. you can see both it's headlights in your rearview mirror

When you are merging onto the freeway or interstate, you should be: A. 5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway interstate B. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway or interstate C. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway or interstate

B

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should A. not turn your steering wheel until you're through skidding B. turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid C. Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid

B.

Because there's often slow- moving traffic on county highways, you should: A. Stay in the left lane and drive at the speed limits B. Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic C. Pass slow-moving vehicles on curves if they are slowing down

B. Be ready to change your speed to the speed of traffic

When changing lanes, you should never: A. Look over your left or right shoulder to check blind spots B. Changes lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moments C. Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane

B. Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the movement

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive: A.Close to the right hand side of the road B. Close to the center line C. on the left of the center line

B. Close to the center line

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: A. True B. False

B. False

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up: A. True B. False

B. False

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking: A. Park with your back-up lights on B. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction C. Park 5 feet from the curb

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

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? A. Yes you should always stop for a school bus that displays red flashing lights B. 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.

B. 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.

You see a school bus with flashing amber (Yellow) lights. What's the bus driver doing? A. Changing gears B. Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children C. Preparing to make a turn

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

What's the only proven method to remove alcohol to any drug from your system? A. Fresh air B. Time C. Coffee

B. Time

A yellow sign means A. regulatory B. Warning C. Guide

B. Warning

You're 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? A. Only if you can see children crossing the road ahead of you B. Yes, you have to stop for a stopped school bus that has it's red lights flashing whenever you come upon it from behind. It does not matter how many lanes the road has C No, you can go around the bus in the other lane

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

When driving on gravel or dirt roads: A. your tires can grip the road better than on pavement B. your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower C. Visibility is better

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

Unless a sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if: A. Slow down and proceed with caution B. The street you are turning onto is one-way C. you stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning

C

The speed limit in a residential area or school area is: A. 20 mph B. 30 mph C. 23 mph

C. 25 mph

Headlights are required, day or night, when visibility is less than: A. 100 feet B. 300 feet C. 500 feet

C. 500 feet

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT: A. Continue on the freeway and find an alternative route B. Proceed to the next exit where you can re-enter the freeway and return to your proper exit C. Back up on the road or shoulder

C. Back up on the road or shoulder

which of the following is a dangerous thing to do in work zones? A. Tailgate another vehicle B. Fail to carefully watch for works and moving equipment C. Both of the above

C. Both of the above

According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both resident and nonresident drivers: A. An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood. B. Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the drivers driving privileges being withdrawn. C. Both of the above are true

C. Both of the above are true

When it's raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: A. After it has been raining all day B. A half hour after it stops raining C. During the first half hour of rain

C. During the first half hour of rain

The best way to keep your car from hydroplaning (tires riding on top of water) is: A. drive at a constant speed B. Apply the brakes firmly C. Keep your speed down

C. Keep your speed down

Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: A. Indicate no passing zones B. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction C. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

C. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

You're traveling on two- or three- lane road and meet a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. You must: A. Stop and proceed after a few seconds B. Stop only if children are crossing the roadway C. Stop and remain stopped until red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

C. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm in withdrawn

A flashing red light at an intersection means: A. Stop and wait for the green light B. Slow and go with caution C. Stop and yield the right of way

C. Stop and yield the right of way

A flashing red light at an intersection means: A. Stop and wait for the green light B. Slow and go with caution C. Stop and yield the right of way

C. stop and yield the right of way

A steady green traffic light means: A. increase your speed B. adjust your mirrors C. you can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it's clear to do so

C. you can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it's clear to do so