Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 14

Car Test 14

1.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

They are more difficult to see than cars.

They rarely use their headlights.

Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.

All of the above.

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2.When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

Look for a way around any lowered gates.

Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

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3.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

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4.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.

Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.

Approach all vehicles with caution.

All of the above.

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5.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

Slow down before you enter the curve.

Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

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6.What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.

Nothing will happen.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.

The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

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7.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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8.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.02 percent.

0.1 percent.

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9.This sign means:

Minimum speed limit is 40 mph.

No turn on red.

Fines double in work zone.

Added lane.

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10.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

In the right lane of the street.

In the center of the street.

In the left lane of the street.

In the lane with the least traffic.

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11.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.

Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.

Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.

All of the above.

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12.To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Ignore other drivers on the road.

Drive only on side streets and back roads.

Avoid driving during rush hour.

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13.This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Bicycle store.

Soft shoulders.

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14.Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Less dangerous.

No more or less dangerous.

More dangerous.

Easier on your eyes.

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15.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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16.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

White letters or symbols on a blue background

White letters or symbols on a green background

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17.This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.

Hill ahead.

Truck stop ahead.

No trucks allowed.

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18.A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

They are weaving between lanes.

They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.

They are making quick and sudden stops.

All of the above.

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19.The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.

Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.

Watch out for standing water or puddles.

All of the above.

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20.If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.

Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.

Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

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21.This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

Industrial area.

Freeway on-ramp ahead.

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22.If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.

Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.

Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.

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23.This sign means:

Turn right or continue straight.

Left on arrow only.

Do not enter.

Two-way left turn.

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24.When you see this sign, it means:

There is an object on the roadway.

Traffic is coming from the right.

The road is curving sharply to the left.

There is a merge point ahead.

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25.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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26.If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.

You must always stop before crossing the tracks.

When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.

Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

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27.A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

A deaf person.

A person involved with a traffic study.

A blind person.

None of the above.

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28.If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The right lane.

The lane closest to your previous lane.

Either lane.

Neither lane.

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29.This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Intersection ahead.

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30.A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.

Slow down.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

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31.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks.

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32.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

Turn on your headlights.

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33.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine

Marijuana

Cold remedies

All of these choices

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34.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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35.This sign means:

Railroad crossing.

One-way traffic.

Limited parking.

Playground ahead.

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36.A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.

Should yield to drivers already on the public road.

May force their way into traffic.

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

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37.This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.

End of construction zone.

School crossing ahead.

Flagger ahead.

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38.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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39.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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40.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

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41.This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.

Steep grade ahead.

Winding road.

Merging traffic.

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42.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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43.You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.

You are on a one-way road.

The road is under repair.

You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

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44.You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.

Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

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45.This is a ____ sign.

Stop

Wrong way

Yield

Do not enter

Correct! Wrong!

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1.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

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2.When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

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3.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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4.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

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5.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

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6.What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

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7.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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8.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

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9.This sign means:

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10.You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

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11.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

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12.To help prevent crashes, you should:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

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15.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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16.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

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17.This sign means:

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18.A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

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19.The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

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20.If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

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21.This sign means:

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22.If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

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23.This sign means:

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24.When you see this sign, it means:

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25.Before turning, you should:

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26.If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

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