Iowa DMV Practice Permit Test | IA DMV Written Permit Car Test 8

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1.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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2.If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle.

Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.

Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

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3.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.

Help maintain driver alertness.

Are distracting activities.

Are not distracting activities.

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4.Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.

Privilege, not a right.

Requirement.

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5.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

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6.Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should:

Stay in the left lane and drive above the speed limit.

Be ready to adjust your speed to the speed of traffic.

Pass slow-moving vehicles when in a curve.

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7.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.

Turn your lights to their high beam setting.

Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

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8.This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.

The road curves ahead.

There are upcoming intersections.

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9.When changing lanes, you should never:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously.

Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

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10.Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

Whoever started moving last

The driver

Whoever is slower

The pedestrian

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11.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.

The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

There is no effect because they are different substances.

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12.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

Slow down by shifting into a lower gear.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

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13.When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.

You must tell them where to cross the street.

You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

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14.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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15.When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

Merge carefully into the gap.

Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

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16.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Maintaining a steady speed.

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17.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Check your blind spots and mirrors.

Signal your intention before changing lanes.

All of the above.

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18.What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Breathe in some fresh air.

Give your body time.

Drink coffee.

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19.It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

One mile

1,000 feet

500 feet

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20.When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.

That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.

To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.

All of the above.

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21.Which of the following statements are true?

A two-second following distance may be sufficient under normal conditions for an experienced driver.

An inexperienced driver should maintain at least a three-second following distance under normal driving conditions.

At speeds of 40 mph or faster, a four- to five-second following distance is recommended.

All of the above.

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22.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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23.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

Water does not affect cars with good tires.

Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

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24.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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25.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.

Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

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26.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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27.Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

A tunnel

An intersection

A bridge

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28.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure.

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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29.When being passed by another vehicle:

Brake hard.

Maintain a constant speed.

Speed up.

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30.Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children?

Amber lights flash at the top of the bus, the bus stops as red lights flash, a stop arm goes out, and the door opens for the school children.

The bus driver activates red flashing lights at the top of the bus, then activates amber flashing lights when the children are unloaded or seated.

A stop arm goes out, amber lights begin flashing, and the school bus stops to load or unload children.

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31.This road sign means:

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

You must not travel below the speed indicated.

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32.Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

45 miles per hour.

35 miles per hour.

40 miles per hour.

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33.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

Blow your horn.

Slam on your brakes.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

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34.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

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35.Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving.

Whenever you need to use them.

Before you get into the car.

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36.You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

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37.A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

50 feet

125 feet

400 feet

750 feet

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38.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass.

Both lanes may pass.

The lane to the right may pass.

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39.The proper way to make a right turn is to:

Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the centerline before turning.

Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning.

Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.

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40.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

True

False

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41.This bicyclist is signaling:

A left turn.

An upcoming stop.

A right turn.

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42.If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Keep a steady pace.

Stay in the driver's blind spot.

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43.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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44.If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.

Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.

Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

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45.Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

CD player

Radio

Cell phone

All of the above

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1.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

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2.If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

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3.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

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4.Having a driver license is a:

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5.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

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6.Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should:

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7.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

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8.This sign is used to warn drivers that:

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9.When changing lanes, you should never:

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10.Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

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11.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

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12.If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

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13.When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

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14.When turning left at an intersection:

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15.When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

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16.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

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17.Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

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18.What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

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19.It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

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20.When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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21.Which of the following statements are true?

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22.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

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23.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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

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25.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

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26.When changing lanes, you should never:

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