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3: Pull to the right and stop.

On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: 1: Drive slowly until it has passed. 2: Speed up to clear traffic .3: Pull to the right and stop.

1: True

Orange is the basic color of signs used in construction work zones to alert drivers . 1: True 2: False

1: You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

Passing is prohibited when: 1: You are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. 2: The vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol. 3: You would be required to pass to the right of a left turning vehicle.

car driver

The 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? 1: Car driver. 2: Motorcyclist or bicyclist. 3: Neither.

3: 25mph

The speed limit in a residential area or school area is: 1: 20 mph 2: 30 mph 3: 25 mph

3: Road construction or maintenance ahead.

This color sign tells you: 1: Do not enter. 2: Stop ahead. 3: Road construction or maintenance ahead.

1: Stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.

This sign means: 1: Stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic. 2: Stop and proceed before cross traffic. 3: Slow down and be prepared to stop. PS without the stop sign Just red

2: Slow-moving vehicles.

This symbol is used for: 1: Dangerous intersections. 2: Slow-moving vehicles. 3: Yield right-of-way signs.

1: Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you.

To avoid panic stops: 1: Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you. 2: Drive with your window partly down. 3: Accelerate heavily.

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

Unless a sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if: 1: You slow down and proceed with caution .2: The street you are turning onto is one-way. 3: You stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning.

.2: Time.

What is the only medically-proven method to remove the alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? 1: Fresh air .2: Time. 3: Coffee.

3: Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

What should you do as you approach a curve in the road? 1: Shift your weight behind the wheel. 2: Put on your four-way flashers. 3: Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

3: Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

What should you do as you approach a curve in the road? 1: Shift your weight behind the wheel. 2: Put on your four-way flashers. 3: Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

2: Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment.

When changing lanes, you should never: 1: Look over your left or right shoulder to check blind spots. 2: Change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment. 3: Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

1: Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down.

When driving behind another vehicle on an entrance to a freeway, you should: 1: Be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down. 2: Be prepared to enter the same gap of traffic as the other vehicle .3: Not go faster than 20 mph.

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

When driving on gravel or dirt roads: 1: Your tires can grip the road better than on pavement. 2: Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower. 3: Visibility is better.

3: During the first half hour of rain.

When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: 1: After it has been raining all day. 2: A half hour after it stops raining. 3: During the first half hour of rain.

1: You can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror

When passing a vehicle, you should return to your lane when: 1: You can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror. 2: You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle .3: You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

2: Close to the center line

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive: 1: Close to the right hand side of the road. 2: Close to the center line .3: On the left of the center line.

3: Allow more following distance.

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: 1: Be ready to use your horn. 2: Concentrate on the center line. 3: Allow more following distance.

1: Watch for traffic to the right.

When you see this sign you should: 1: Watch for traffic to the right. 2: Merge left .3: No left turn.

2: Driver B

Which driver must yield the right of way at this uncontrolled intersection? 1: Driver A 2: Driver B 3: Driver C

1: 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.

Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children? 1: 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: 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. 3: The bus driver may do any sequence he or she desires.

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

Which of the below are common factors contributing to traffic crashes? 1: Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. 2: Getting adequate rest and staying alert. 3: Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

2: Following too closely.

Which of the following increases the chance of being involved in a rear-end collision? 1: Driving at a reasonable and safe speed for the circumstances and conditions. 2: Following too closely. 3: Watching the vehicles ahead of you.

3: Both of the above.

Which of the following is a dangerous thing to do in work zones? 1: Tailgate another vehicle. 2: Fail to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment. 3: Both of the above.

.4: 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? 1: A two-second following distance may be sufficient in normal conditions for an experienced driver. 2: An inexperienced or beginning driver should maintain at least a three-second following distance under normal driving conditions .3: At speeds of 40 mph, a four- to five-second following distance is recommended. When road conditions are slippery or the vehicle in front of you blocks your view, a following distance of six or more seconds is recommended .4: All of the above.

1: You may make a right turn only from the right lane.

You are approaching an intersection and see these pavement markings. What do these pavement markings tell you? 1: You may make a right turn only from the right lane 2: The two lanes will merge into one 3: The vehicle in the right lane must turn right.

2: 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: 1: True 2: False

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

You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. What is the bus driver doing? 1: Changing gears. 2: Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children. 3: Preparing to make a turn.

3: According to road and weather conditions.

You should always travel: 1: At the speed of vehicles in front of you. 2: At the speed limit. 3: According to road and weather conditions.

: 1: Divided highway ahead.

his sign means: 1: Divided highway ahead. 2: Right lane ends ahead. 3: Watch for vehicles entering from the side.

2: 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.

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? 1: Yes, you should always stop for a school bus that displays red flashing lights. 2: 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.

2: Slow to 20 mph and prepare to stop.

you are on a two-lane highway when meeting an oncoming school bus with its amber (yellow) warning lights flashing, you must: 1: Continue as usual. 2: Slow to 20 mph and prepare to stop. 3: Stop at least 10 feet from the front of the bus.

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

19: If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should: 1: Not turn your steering wheel until you are through skidding .2: Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid .3: Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

.3: Stop and yield the right of way.

A flashing red light at an intersection means: 1: Stop and wait for the green light. 2: Slow and go with caution .3: Stop and yield the right of way.

1: You may not enter this road from this direction.

A sign this shape and color tells you: 1: You may not enter this road from this direction. 2: You are going in the wrong direction .3: The road ahead is closed to all traffic.

2: School zone or school crossing.

A sign with this color and shape means: 1: Watch for pedestrian crossing street. 2: School zone or school crossing. 3: Signal controlled crossing ahead.

.2: Warning.

A sign with this shape and color is used for: 1: Regulatory .2: Warning. 3: Guide.

3: Let cross traffic go by first.

A sign with this shape and color means: 1: Car on the right goes first. 2: You have the right of way. 3: Let cross traffic go by first.

3: Both of the above are true.

According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both resident and nonresident drivers: 1: An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood. 2: Refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn. 3: Both of the above are true.

2: Look farther ahead.

As your speed increases it is most important to: 1: Put on your headlights. 2: Look farther ahead. 3: Drive with both hands on steering wheel.

1: True

Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills. 1: True 2: False

3: 500 feet.

Headlights are required, day or night, when visibility is less than: 1: 100 feet. 2: 300 feet. 3: 500 feet.

1: Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.

If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should: 1: Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing. 2: Drive around the gates after stopping .3: Drive side by side with the train.

3: Back up on the road or shoulder.

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT: 1: Continue on the freeway and find an alternative route. 2: Proceed to the next exit where you can re-enter the freeway and return to your proper exit. 3: Back up on the road or shoulder.

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

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking 1: Park with your back-up lights on. 2: Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction. 3: Park 5 feet from the curb.

1: true

It is unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write or send a text message while driving. 1: True 2: False


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