Iowa DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Does driving speed affect how far your vehicle travels after you brake?

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 2

Are drivers always required to stop for a stopped school bus on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 3

At a traffic signal showing a steady green arrow, what are drivers allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Answer

Should slow to a stop

Answer

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Question 4

What does a solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal indicate?

Accepted Answer

The green arrow protection is ending; prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic.

Answer

You should speed up to beat the light.

Answer

You do not need to signal to turn from that lane.

Question 5

When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

If there is an available passing lane and the other vehicle is turning left.

Answer

On a narrow bridge.

Answer

Even if it requires driving off the pavement.

Question 6

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians.

Answer

Maintain your normal driving speed.

Answer

Stop and look for nearby police cars.

Question 7

How should you treat railroad crossings?

Accepted Answer

As dangerous and always prepare to stop if necessary.

Answer

As a safe place to park your vehicle.

Answer

As safe to cross because trains are unlikely.

Question 8

If you see pedestrians in a crosswalk ahead, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and allow the pedestrians to finish crossing.

Answer

Pull to the right and drive around them.

Answer

Continue; you have the right-of-way.

Question 9

When exiting a highway, when should you start to slow down?

Accepted Answer

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

Answer

On the main road

Answer

Once you see a toll booth.

Question 10

Which behavior may help you identify an aggressive driver?

Accepted Answer

Erratic or improper lane changes.

Answer

A large number of passengers in the vehicle.

Answer

A tendency to drive slowly.

Question 11

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Answer

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.

Answer

Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield.

Question 12

If you are stopped in a line waiting at a stop sign and there is no cross traffic after vehicles ahead have cleared, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop again at the stop sign or line before proceeding.

Answer

Honk to move traffic.

Answer

Slowly roll through the stop sign.

Answer

Proceed through without stopping a second time.

Question 13

As your speed increases, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look well ahead of your vehicle to allow time to react.

Answer

Pass more frequently to keep up with traffic.

Answer

Turn on headlights earlier.

Question 14

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal when?

Accepted Answer

Just before changing lanes so others see your intent.

Answer

Only after you complete the pass.

Answer

After you begin to pass.

Answer

Only if a police officer is present.

Question 15

What sequence should you follow to change lanes safely?

Accepted Answer

Signal

Answer

Check mirrors only and then change lanes.

Answer

Sound your horn then change lanes.

Answer

Signal and immediately change lanes.

Question 16

When turning left onto a one-way street, into which lane should you turn?

Accepted Answer

Into the lane closest to the one you were in (the nearest lane).

Answer

Into the far right lane.

Answer

Into any lane you want.

Answer

Into the middle lane only.

Question 17

If you suffer a tire blowout while driving, what is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

Answer

Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

Answer

Tap or pump the brakes.

Question 18

Why should you signal continuously while turning?

Accepted Answer

It lets other road users know your intentions.

Answer

Because it is illegal to stop signaling before completing the turn.

Answer

To warn pedestrians only.

Answer

Because turning off a signal is always unsafe.

Question 19

When driving on gravel or dirt roads, what adjustment must you make?

Accepted Answer

Visibility is better than on pavement.

Answer

Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement

Answer

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.

Question 20

If a pedestrian begins to cross in front of your vehicle, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop; yield the right-of-way.

Answer

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.

Answer

Sound the horn and continue driving.

Answer

Flash your lights to warn them.

Question 1 of 20

Does driving speed affect how far your vehicle travels after you brake?