Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 5

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1.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly.

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2.Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Are usually only older drivers

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3.Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

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

Getting adequate rest and staying alert.

Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

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4.The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.

True

False

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5.When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way.

True

False

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6.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb.

The lane nearest the center of the street.

The lane nearest the right curb.

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7.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

Directed to do so by a flagger.

It is controlled by a stop sign.

Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

All of the above.

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8.This road sign means:

No right turn.

Curve.

Turn right or left.

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

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9.Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Security guards patrolling parking lots.

Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

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10.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.

True

False

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11.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.

Once you see a toll booth.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When you first see the exit sign.

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12.Car drivers should know that large trucks:

Have large blind spots.

Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.

Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.

All of the above.

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13.Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.

If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

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14.This sign means:

Stop.

Merge.

Upcoming change in direction.

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15.A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

True

False

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16.On an undivided highway, if an emergency vehicle approaches while using its siren and flashing lights, you should:

Drive slowly until it has passed.

Speed up to clear traffic.

Pull to the right and stop.

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17.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.

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18.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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19.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles

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

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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21.Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.

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False

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22.You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your rearview and side mirrors.

Using your rearview mirror.

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

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23.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.

Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Use only the shoulder belt.

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24.You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times.

Only during school hours.

Unless you do not see any children present.

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25.It is unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write, or send a text message while driving.

True

False

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26.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

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27.When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights

Use high beam headlights.

Use parking lights.

Use no lights.

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28.If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

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29.If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.

Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

Should call a friend to vent while driving.

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30.This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

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31.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Not move your vehicle for any reason.

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32.Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

You are less alert.

You calm down and can concentrate better.

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33.You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.

If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.

Under no circumstances.

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34.Drivers must be careful when passing large vehicles and should avoid driving beside large vehicles for long periods of time.

TRUE

FALSE

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35.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes. Do not enter.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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36.Highway markings:

Are usually not important.

Are only found in construction zones.

Provide information for drivers.

Are usually red and blue in color.

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37.Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

Only when you are slowing down.

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38.This sign means:

Divided highway ends.

One-way traffic ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Keep to the right.

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39.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.

Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

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40.The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower.

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.

Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.

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41.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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42.When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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43.This sign means:

You must turn left or right.

You are approaching a T intersection.

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

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44.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

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45.A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.

Drive carefully without stopping.

Merge to the right.

Stop before entering the intersection.

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1.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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2.Drowsy drivers:

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3.Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

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4.The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.

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5.When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way.

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6.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

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7.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

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8.This road sign means:

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9.Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

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10.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.

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11.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

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12.Car drivers should know that large trucks:

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13.Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

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14.This sign means:

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15.A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

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16.On an undivided highway, if an emergency vehicle approaches while using its siren and flashing lights, you should:

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

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