Question 1 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
On a highway with several lanes, which lane should slower traffic use?
A A. The left laneB B. The right laneC C. The middle laneD D. The shoulder
Question 2 of 25 Parking and stopping
How should you start to parallel park?
A A. Pull up beside the car in front of the spaceB B. Back straight into the space from behind itC C. Drive in nose first and then straighten outD D. Stop behind the space and wait for a gap
Question 3 of 25 Turning, passing and lanes
You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Back up on the shoulderB B. Stop and wait for a gapC C. Go on to the next exitD D. Make a U-turn across the median
Question 4 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
What do two broken yellow lines side by side usually mark?
A A. A lane whose direction changes at set timesB B. A no-passing zone for both directionsC C. A bike lane on the side of the roadD D. A two-way left-turn lane in the center
Question 5 of 25 Right of way
Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?
A A. Trains are always on a set scheduleB B. Trains cannot stop quickly or steer awayC C. Trains have stop signs at crossings tooD D. Train crossings are private land
Question 6 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
White lines between lanes separate:
A A. Traffic moving in opposite directionsB B. Lanes of traffic moving the same wayC C. The road from a railroad trackD D. A school zone from the road
Question 7 of 25 Licensing and insurance (Iowa)
Who may renew an Iowa driver’s license online?
A A. Any driver, at any ageB B. Only drivers over 65 years oldC C. Only drivers who have no carD D. Drivers 18 or older who qualify
Question 8 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
A medicine label says "Do not operate heavy machinery." What should you do?
A A. Drive as normal; cars are not machineryB B. Drive only on quiet roads or highwaysC C. Drive with the windows open to stay alertD D. Do not drive until you know how it affects you
Question 9 of 25 Sharing the road
Where should you take extra care to watch for children?
A A. On highways and freewaysB B. In tunnels and on bridgesC C. Near schools, parks, and playgroundsD D. Near truck stops and rest areas
Question 10 of 25 Licensing and insurance (Iowa)
For an Iowa license, when may the driving test be skipped?
A A. When the driver’s education course rule is metB B. When you pass the written test twiceC C. When you have a license from another countryD D. When a parent or guardian signs a form
Question 11 of 25 Road signs
A sign says "SOFT SHOULDER". What should you do?
A A. Avoid driving on the edge of the roadB B. Use the shoulder to pass slow carsC C. Park on the shoulder if you need to stopD D. Drive on the shoulder when it rains
Question 12 of 25 Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
A A. You are driving against trafficB B. You took a wrong turn but may keep goingC C. The road ahead has a sharp curveD D. You are on a road that has no exit
Question 13 of 25 Speed and following distance
What is the "basic speed rule"?
A A. Never drive faster than is safe for conditionsB B. Always drive at exactly the posted limitC C. Drive at the same speed as the car aheadD D. Drive as fast as the road and your car allow
Question 14 of 25 Right of way
You want to turn left at a green light. A car is coming straight toward you. What should you do?
A A. Turn first, since you have a green lightB B. Flash your lights and turnC C. Speed up to turn in front of itD D. Wait for the car to pass, then turn
Question 15 of 25 Speed and following distance
What can make your reaction time longer?
A A. Wearing a seat belt that is too tightB B. Being tired or distractedC C. Driving in bright daylightD D. Using your mirrors often
Question 16 of 25 Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
A A. The speed you must always drive at on this roadB B. The lowest speed allowed on this roadC C. A suggested speed for trucks and buses onlyD D. The top legal speed when conditions are good
Question 17 of 25 Right of way (Iowa)
Iowa’s Move Over or Slow Down Law covers which of these stopped vehicles?
A A. Only police cars with their lights onB B. Only fire trucks and ambulances on callC C. A passenger car showing its hazard lightsD D. Any parked car, lights or not
Question 18 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Which is a common penalty for a first conviction of driving under the influence?
A A. A free driving courseB B. License suspensionC C. A warning letter onlyD D. Lower insurance rates
Question 19 of 25 Safe driving and hazards (Iowa)
Under Iowa law, a child under what age must ride in a child safety seat or booster seat, not just a seat belt?
A A. TwoB B. SixC C. FourD D. Ten
Question 20 of 25 Road signs
What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
A A. A traffic circle is aheadB B. A rest area with fuel is aheadC C. The road ahead has no exitD D. A railroad crossing is ahead
Question 21 of 25 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Iowa)
In Iowa, illegally passing a stopped school bus may lead to a license suspension of up to how long?
A A. 45 daysB B. 90 daysC C. 180 daysD D. Two years
Question 22 of 25 Signals and pavement markings
What does a flashing yellow arrow pointing left mean?
A A. You may turn left after yieldingB B. You have a protected left turnC C. You must stop and wait for a green lightD D. Left turns are banned at this light
Question 23 of 25 Speed and following distance
What does a minimum speed limit on a highway help prevent?
A A. Fuel waste by drivers going too fastB B. Noise for homes near the highwayC C. Crashes caused by big speed gapsD D. Damage to the road surface
Question 24 of 25 Road signs (Iowa)
Where will you find the pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign on an Iowa road?
A A. On the right side of the roadB B. Hung over the center of the roadC C. On the left side of the roadD D. On the back of slow trucks
Question 25 of 25 Emergencies and equipment
You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?
A A. Pull over, get out, and move awayB B. Open the hood right away to lookC C. Keep driving to the next garageD D. Pour water on the engine at once
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