IA DMV Permit Practice Test 11 (Iowa)

Question 1:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 2:

The ‘One Way’ sign means that:

only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.

there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.

drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Question 3:

This road sign means:

There is a detour ahead

The highway ahead is being repaired

Crossroads ahead

Question 4:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 5:

When changing lanes, you should remember that:

vehicles with two outside mirrors have no blind spots.

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.

you should look over your left shoulder for a left lane change and your right shoulder for a right lane change.

Question 6:

Driving at night is more dangerous because:

the road is more slippery.

your reaction time is slower.

you cannot see as far ahead at night.

Question 7:

When driving at night, drivers should:

always use their high beams.

increase their following distance.

look directly into the oncoming headlights of approaching vehicles.

Question 8:

This road sign warns drivers that:

left turns are not allowed at the intersection.

the road will make a sharp turn to the right.

another road enters the highway from the direction shown.

Question 9:

Passing is prohibited:

when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.

at intersections.

whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.

All of the above.

Question 10:

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.

enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.

go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.

Question 11:

The ‘Slower Traffic Keep Right’ sign is used:

at most intersections.

on multiple lane highways.

in school zones.

Question 12:

This road sign means:

You have the right of way

No Passing Zone

Yield the right-of-way

Question 13:

This road sign means:

Right lane closed

Do not block intersection

Flagger ahead

Question 14:

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

are changing lanes.

are slowing down or stopping.

are making a turn.

have your emergency brake on.

Question 15:

This regulatory road sign indicates that:

Vehicles must slow down and stay in the right lane.

The right hand lane is reserved for buses and car-pool vehicles.

Slower vehicles traveling on multiple lane highways must stay in the right hand lane.

Question 16:

This sign warns drivers that:

there is a one lane bridge ahead.

the right lane ends.

the road ahead is narrow.

Question 17:

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

orange

yellow

black

white

Question 18:

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

The same as a green light.

Vehicles moving in all directions must stop if they can. The light will soon be red.

Question 19:

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

The use of headlight is required by law.

Reduced visibility.

Driving within the range.

Question 20:

Hydroplaning is a situation in which:

your tires throw water to the rear, causing problems for the vehicles behind.

the tires of the car ahead cause sheets of water to splash on your vehicle.

one of your tires goes flat, causing the others to skid.

your tires ride up on a thin surface of water, losing contact with the pavement, and resulting in sudden loss of control

Question 21:

This road sign means:

U-turns are prohibited

You may proceed only if the way is clear

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way

Do not pass

Question 22:

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

you are not wearing safety belts.

you are following a bicyclist or motorcyclist across railroad tracks.

you don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 23:

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

After the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

Before the crosswalk.

Question 24:

___________ are green with white letters and symbols.

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulation signs (regulatory signs)

Question 25:

Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Warning signs (diamond)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Question 26:

To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car:

stay focused on the center line on the road.

don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.

flash your high beams.

Question 27:

Blind spots are:

Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that are easy to spot.

areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into mirrors.

traffic control devices.

Question 28:

When entering an interstate highway, drivers should:

check for cars and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.

wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.

adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed.

Question 29:

This regulatory sign tells drivers that:

traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.

all vehicles must turn left immediately.

traffic in the right lane must go straight.

Question 30:

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

let them pass if it's safe to do so.

flash your brake lights.

always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Question 31:

This sign means:

You must stop ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

No Passing Zone

There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 32:

Traffic lights are normally ____________ from the top to bottom or left to right.

red, green and yellow

green, yellow and red

red, yellow and green

Question 33:

Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Stop

School zone

Yield

Question 34:

Drivers must be prepared for anything coming up in the road ahead. They should:

scan the road for traffic conditions and possible hazards.

drive with the right foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

stare straight ahead at all times.

maintain focus toward the left of the road.

Question 35:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No U-turn

Detour ahead

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