IOWA DMV PRACTICE TEST
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roads in Iowa is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. Iowa requires that you pass a vision screening before you get a driver’s license or learner’s permit. The IA DMV written test covers the contents of the Iowa Driver's Manual including highway signs, road rules, and safe driving techniques. The Iowa DMV knowledge test consists of 35 questions, and you'll need at least 28 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official IA driver's license test.
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1.
This sign means:
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Traffic signal ahead
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The traffic signal is not operational
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Open intersection ahead
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No traffic signal ahead
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2.
You are approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:
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speed up to beat the red light.
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stop and wait for the light to change.
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prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
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slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
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This road sign means:
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Sharp right turn.
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Merging traffic.
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Side Road.
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All traffic must go straight ahead.
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To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should:
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Look well down the road and far off to each side.
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Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road.
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Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.
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All of the above.
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Warning signs are:
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triangular.
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diamond-shaped.
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octagonal.
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rectangular.
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This road sign means:
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Side road
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Do not enter
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Church ahead
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Intersection ahead
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7.
Which of the following is true about the Anti-Locking Brake System?
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It prevents skidding.
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It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.
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Can help improve vehicle stability.
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All of the above.
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When approaching a stopped school bus, you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash or the stop arm is out. The only exception to this is:
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where you are approaching the bus from the same direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction.
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where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction.
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where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with one lane in each direction.
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This road sign means:
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Keep to the side indicated by the arrow
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Side road
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Low shoulder
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Stop sign ahead
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Before turning, you should:
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give the proper turn signal.
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increase your speed.
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sound your horn to alert the other drivers.
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change lanes.
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IA DMV Permit Test Facts
| Number of questions: | 35 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 28 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 14 |
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