IOWA PERMIT 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.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Drivers may move forward with caution.
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The same thing as a stop sign.
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Warning: hospital ahead.
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All of the above.
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2.
Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.
never take precedence over
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must obey
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take precedence over
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are less important than
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3.
When the road is slippery, you should:
press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.
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pump your brakes.
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use your emergency or parking brake.
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brake suddenly carefully.
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4.
What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?
Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
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Pull the steering wheel back.
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Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure.
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Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.
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5.
Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line.
solid yellow
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double solid yellow
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solid white
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broken white
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6.
What does this road sign indicate?
Interstate highway
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Hospital service
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Hill area
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Area reserved for people with disabilities
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7.
What does the pictured signal indicate?
Pedestrians may turn right.
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Drivers should walk more and drive less.
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Pedestrians may not begin crossing the street.
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Pedestrians may begin crossing the street.
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8.
This road sign means:
School zone ahead
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Sharp turn, slow down
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Side road
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Construction zone ahead
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9.
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
Check your blind spots and mirrors.
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signal your intention before changing lanes.
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All of the above.
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10.
What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.
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Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other vehicles.
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Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.
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Leave the road immediately.
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Number of questions: | 35 |
Correct answers to pass: | 28 |
Passing score: | 80% |
Minimum age to apply: | 14 |
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