Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 6

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1.Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion.

Prevents rear-end collisions.

Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

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2.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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3.You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.

Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.

None of the above.

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4.A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True

False

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5.If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.

Let it go.

Flash your high beams at the driver.

Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

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6.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection.

Oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.

All of the above.

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7.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.

Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

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8.In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

After it has been raining all day.

One half hour after it stops raining.

During the first half hour of rain.

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9.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

True

False

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10.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.

Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

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11.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Using your side mirror.

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12.Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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13.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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14.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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15.This sign means:

Side road.

Low clearance.

Merging traffic.

Prepare to stop.

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16.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

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17.The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

You are not allowed to pass in this area.

You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.

You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

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18.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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19.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

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20.Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

TRUE

FALSE

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21.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

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22.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Is a very safe driver.

Always has the right-of-way.

Should not let following cars pass.

May create a dangerous driving environment.

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23.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

False

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24.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Both of the above

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25.Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

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26.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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27.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Dangerous.

Safe locations to park a car.

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28.Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.

When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.

No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

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29.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

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30.How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

TRUE

FALSE

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31.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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32.Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.

Are not affected by vehicle speed.

Increase as vehicle speed increases.

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33.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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34.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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35.To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.

Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.

Quickly pass under any lowering gates.

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36.To know where traffic is behind you:

Frequently check your rearview mirror.

Turn and look out your back window.

Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

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37.Passing is prohibited:

Within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

If the vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol.

When using the right lane to pass a left-turning vehicle.

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38.You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.

Are passing a bicyclist.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Are parallel parking.

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39.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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40.When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

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41.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

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42.If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.

Increase the volume of your radio.

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

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43.If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass them on the right.

Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

Expect them to drive above the speed limit.

Decrease your following distance.

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44.Alcohol in any concentration is:

A stimulant.

A depressant.

Neither of the above.

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45.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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Practice Test 6

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1.Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

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2.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

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3.You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

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4.A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

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5.If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

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6.When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

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7.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

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8.In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

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9.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

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10.There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

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11.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

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12.Pentagonal signs indicate:

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13.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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

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15.This sign means:

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16.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

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17.The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

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

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