IOWA DRIVER'S LICENSE PRACTICE 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.

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.

This color sign tells you (orange):

Road construction or maintenance ahead.

A sign with this color and shape means (Lime green):

School zone or school crossing.

7: A flashing yellow light means:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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

True

5: 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

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

True

9: A sign with this shape and color is used for (Yellow Diamond):

Warning

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

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

You can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

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

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

100 feet

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

1: See potential problems and become better prepared to react.

3: 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.

2: 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 driving behind another vehicle on an entrance to a freeway, you should:

Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down.

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

Close to the center line

Which driver must yield the right of way at this uncontrolled intersection? (A, is goings straight going left. B, is going straight up. C, is truing right.)

Driver B

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

During the first half hour of rain.

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

Keep your speed down.

A sign with this shape and color means ( red upside down triangle):

Let cross traffic go by first.

6: Before making a turn, you should:

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