Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 2

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1.If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.

Pump the brakes rapidly.

Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

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2.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

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3.A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.

You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane.

You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

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4.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

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5.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.

Pull to the right of the intersection and stop.

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

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6.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

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7.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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8.If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.

Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.

Back up on the road or shoulder.

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9.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Turn into any lane.

Turn into first lane.

Turn into second lane.

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10.This sign means:

No U-turn.

No turning.

No left turn.

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11.This sign means:

Lane ends.

No right turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two-way traffic.

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12.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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13.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

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14.If you have a sudden tire blowout:

Use the brakes lightly.

Pump the brakes.

Apply the brakes firmly.

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15.You are required to stop your vehicle:

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.

Where there is a red traffic light.

Both of the above.

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16.If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.

Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.

Expect the unexpected

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17.At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Always sound your horn when you see children.

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18.This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.

Slow-moving vehicles.

Yield signs.

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19.As your speed increases, it is important to:

Turn on your headlights.

Look well ahead of your vehicle.

Change lanes frequently.

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20.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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21.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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22.If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

Brake hard immediately.

Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.

Maintain your current speed and steer straight.

Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

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23.You must yield to other drivers:

When entering a street from a garage or alley.

When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.

When your traffic signal is a green arrow.

All of the above.

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24.When you see this sign, you:

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.

Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

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25.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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26.When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is permitted from the left.

Passing is permitted from the right.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

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27.A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.

Interstate route sign.

School crossing sign.

Speed limit sign.

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28.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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29.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance.

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30.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Proceed if you have the right-of-way.

Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

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31.When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.

Decrease their following distance.

Increase their following distance.

None of the above.

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32.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.

Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

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33.When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.

Expect the unexpected.

Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

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34.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow

White

Red

Black

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35.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.

Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.

Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

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36.In an area with a speed limit of 45 mph or less, you must signal a turn continuously during the last ____ before turning.

100 feet

200 feet

300 feet

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37.This sign means:

School ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

Construction workers on or near the roadway.

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38.You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.

Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

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39.Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

True

False

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40.This sign means:

No left turn.

Flagger ahead.

Two-way left turn.

Turn right or go through.

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41.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

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42.When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

High beams.

Fog lights only.

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43.If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Leave the front wheels straight.

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44.A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.

Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.

Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

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45.Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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1.If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

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2.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

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3.A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

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4.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

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5.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

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6.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

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7.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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8.If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

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9.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

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10.This sign means:

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11.This sign means:

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

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13.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

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14.If you have a sudden tire blowout:

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15.You are required to stop your vehicle:

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