IA DMV Permit Practice Test 3 (Iowa)

Question 1:

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Drivers may move forward with caution.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Warning: hospital ahead.

All of the above.

Question 2:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 3:

When the road is slippery, you should:

brake suddenly carefully.

pump your brakes.

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

Question 4:

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Pull the steering wheel back.

Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 5:

Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.

broken white

double solid yellow

solid yellow

solid white

Question 6:

What does this road sign indicate?

Hospital service

Area reserved for people with disabilities

Interstate highway

Question 7:

What does the pictured signal indicate?

A pedestrian may begin crossing the street.

Pedestrians may turn right.

A pedestrian may not not begin crossing the street.

Question 8:

This road sign means:

School zone ahead

Side road

Construction zone ahead

Sharp turn, slow down

Question 9:

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

signal your intention before changing lanes.

check your blind spots and, mirrors.

All of the above.

Question 10:

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 11:

A defensive driver:

never drives below the speed limit.

knows when it is safe to pass other vehicles.

considers what other drivers might do and is always prepared to act.

Question 12:

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

is the best option during winter.

keeps the brakes from freezing.

causes the front wheels to lock.

Question 13:

What should you do in case of a steering failure?

Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure.

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

Leave the road immediately.

Question 14:

To avoid hydroplaning you should:

keep your tires properly inflated.

slow down when roads are wet.

All of the above.

Question 15:

This road sign means:

Pavement ends

Winding road

Double curve ahead

Question 16:

Aggressive drivers:

run stop signs.

are high risk drivers.

tailgate other vehicles and make improper lane changes.

All of the above.

Question 17:

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Commission

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Content

Question 18:

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

using the outside rearview mirror.

using the inside rearview mirror.

turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.

checking the rearview and outside mirrors.

Question 19:

Broken yellow lines:

separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

indicate you are in a no passing zone.

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 20:

If you are feeling tired while driving, you should:

stop and get some rest.

open a window.

drink coffee.

Question 21:

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

Adjust your schedule to drive during times with the most highway traffic.

Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

Listen to heavy metal music.

Question 22:

Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

on the right.

directly behind them.

on the front.

Question 23:

Tailgating:

cannot result in a traffic citation.

helps reduce traffic congestion.

is a defensive driving tecnique.

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Question 24:

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

anything makes conditions less than perfect.

you are on a four lane road.

entering a highway where there are other cars.

others drive below the speed limit.

Question 25:

Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:

run toward the train but stay off the tracks.

signal the train to stop.

cross the tracks.

Question 26:

This sign means:

Not enter

Detour to the right

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only

Question 27:

This road sign means:

No left turn

No U-turn

Detour ahead

Question 28:

To avoid panic stops, you should:

scan the road ahead for hazards.

drive with your window down.

pump your brakes to make sure they work.

Question 29:

What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?

A school crossing

Yield

A No Passing Zone

Question 30:

This road sign means:

Right turn permitted on red light

Drivers must turn right

No U-turns

No right turn permitted

Question 31:

When driving on the freeway behind large trucks, you should:

move to the right of the truck and pass it quickly.

drive closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

increase your following distance.

Question 32:

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

when you first see the exit sign.

before moving into the exit lane.

once you have moved into the exit lane.

once you see the toll booth.

Question 33:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 34:

Drivers should allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

at a stop sign.

on an up-hill.

at an intersection.

at a yield sign.

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