Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 11

Car Test 11

1.The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.

Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.

Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.

Ignore them.

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2.A driver with a probationary license may use a telecommunications device while driving if they are:

A high school graduate.

Making a 911 emergency call.

Only texting, not talking on the phone.

Using a hands-free device.

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3.Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light

A police officer

A stop sign

A flashing red light

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4.This road sign means:

Increase your speed.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Intersection ahead.

Four-way stop ahead.

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5.When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased noise of larger vehicles.

The increased speed of larger vehicles.

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6.When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Accelerate as quickly as possible.

Back up slowly.

Not move until another driver waves you on.

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7.Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

The person driving the car.

Passengers when they are on a long drive.

All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

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8.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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9.This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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10.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.

A good driving habit.

Unnecessary.

Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

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11.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.

There are pedestrians crossing.

You are turning right.

You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

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12.Driving without liability insurance:

Is against the law.

Is not illegal but is not recommended.

Will result in no legal repercussions.

Is required.

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13.A good rule to remember for passing is:

Pass on the right whenever possible.

Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.

Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

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14.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Not cross the centerline.

Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.

Use the shoulder.

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

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15.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.

To stop at the curb before crossing the street.

To run out in front of you without looking.

Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

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16.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.

Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.

Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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17.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.

Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.

Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

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18.This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.

U-turns are permitted.

Winding road ahead.

Sharp left turn ahead.

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19.What is a "No zone?"

A designated no passing zone

A one-way traffic area

The blind spot of a large vehicle

An area designated for motor vehicles

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20.This sign means:

Lane shifting.

Flagger ahead.

Two-way traffic.

Sharp turn, slow down.

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21.This sign is used to prevent:

Entrance to full parking lots.

Entrance to road construction areas.

Entrance to dead-end streets.

Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

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22.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.

Go the same speed.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.

Change lanes.

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23.This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

Lane ends, merge left.

Turn around.

Curve ahead.

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24.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.

Slow down and look for a train.

Look for a train, then speed up.

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

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25.Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights

Flashing yellow lights

White lines on the side of the road

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

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26.A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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27.Before turning left, it is important to:

Sound your horn.

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

Swing to the right side of your lane.

Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

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28.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

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29.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can

Alcohol does not

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

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30.This sign means:

No U-turn.

No left turn.

No right turn.

No turning.

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31.If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime

Hot coffee

Fresh air

Only time

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32.When driving on major highways:

Stay alert.

Keep your eyes moving.

Be ready to react to road hazards.

All of the above.

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33.This sign means:

Reserved parking.

Low shoulder.

Slippery when wet.

Winding road.

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34.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

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35.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic.

Keep left.

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36.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.

No.

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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37.You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white

Double solid yellow

Solid yellow

Solid white

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38.This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

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39.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

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40.This road sign means:

No passing zone.

Winding road.

Pedestrian crossing.

Low ground railroad crossing.

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41.Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

Directly behind your vehicle.

You see in your rearview mirror.

You see in your side mirror.

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42.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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43.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

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44.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

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45.A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.

Stop before entering any crosswalk.

Stop before entering the intersection.

All of the above.

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1.The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

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2.A driver with a probationary license may use a telecommunications device while driving if they are:

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3.Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

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4.This road sign means:

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5.When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

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6.When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

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7.Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

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8.Many crashes are caused by:

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9.This sign means:

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10.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

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11.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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12.Driving without liability insurance:

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13.A good rule to remember for passing is:

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14.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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15.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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16.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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17.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

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18.This sign means:

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19.What is a "No zone?"

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20.This sign means:

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21.This sign is used to prevent:

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22.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

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23.This sign means:

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24.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

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25.Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

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26.A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

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