Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 12

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1.____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds

Slow speeds

Night drives

Uphill inclines

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2.This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.

The road ahead curves to the left.

Construction ahead.

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3.Points assessed against your license will remain on your driver record for:

Six months.

Nine months.

One year.

Two years.

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4.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Divided highway ends.

Two-way traffic.

Keep left.

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5.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Near the center of the street.

Close to the left side of the street.

Close to the right side of the street.

Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

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6.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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7.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.

Interstate route sign.

School crossing sign.

Speed limit sign.

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8.Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.

Are likely to hydroplane.

Can increase your stopping distance.

All of the above.

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9.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

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10.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes.

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11.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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12.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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13.This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.

The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.

None of the above.

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14.What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.

Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.

Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.

Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

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15.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop only if a police officer is nearby.

Come to a complete stop.

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16.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.

The beginning of a reduced speed zone.

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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17.You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.

Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.

Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.

All of the above.

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18.From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.

You may make U-turns.

You may pass slow-moving traffic.

All of the above.

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19.You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Should be on their high beam setting.

Should be on their low beam setting.

Should be off. Use your parking lights.

May be on either their high or low beam setting.

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20.A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

Has the right-of-way.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

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21.What is the meaning of this sign?

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.

The traffic signal ahead is broken.

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.

There is a traffic signal ahead.

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22.If you stop along the road at night:

Turn off all your lights.

Use your parking lights only.

Use your headlights only.

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

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23.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are making a turn.

Have your emergency brake on.

Are changing lanes.

Are slowing down or stopping.

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24.This sign means:

Stop.

Side road.

Two-way left turn.

Farm machinery.

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25.When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.

That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

There is a crossroad to your right.

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26.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.

The traffic signal is broken.

You do not have to come to a complete stop.

Driving conditions are dangerous.

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27.This road sign means:

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Jogging trail.

Busy sidewalk.

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28.Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

All of the above.

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29.When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.

Drive faster than the flow of traffic.

Drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Drive with the flow of traffic.

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30.Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

May follow each other.

All of the above.

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31.You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction.

Only if it is following you.

Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.

None of the above.

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32.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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33.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.

Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.

All of the above.

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34.Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking.

Talking or texting on a cellular phone.

Changing a radio station or CD.

All of the above.

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35.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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36.If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

Drive with your flashers turned on.

Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.

Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

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37.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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38.If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.

May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.

May pass if you know the road ahead.

May pass, but only at night.

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39.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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40.Over 93 percent of all fatal collisions have been recorded as having ____ as the primary cause.

Driver action

Malfunctioning traffic signals

Unsafe road conditions

Defective vehicles

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41.A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is loose.

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

Is hidden beneath the seat.

Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.

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42.To drive safely at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Not drive if you are tired.

Make sure your headlights are working properly.

All of the above.

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43.At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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44.If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.

Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.

Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.

Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

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45.This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.

Flagger ahead.

Lane ends.

Turn right or go straight.

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2.This road sign means:

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3.Points assessed against your license will remain on your driver record for:

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4.This sign means:

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5.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

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6.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

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7.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

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8.Worn or bald tires:

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9.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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10.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

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11.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

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12.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

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15.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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16.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

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17.You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

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18.From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

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19.You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

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