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Question 1 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?

1. AA. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly
2. BB. Speed up to get through it faster
3. CC. Drive on the shoulder until it stops
4. DD. Follow a truck closely for cover

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Question 2 of 25Safe driving and hazards

You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Stop right away in your lane and wait
2. BB. Slow down, and pull off the road to stop
3. CC. Speed up to get through it quickly
4. DD. Use your high beams and keep your speed

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Question 3 of 25Safe driving and hazards

You feel very sleepy while driving. What should you do?

1. AA. Open the window and keep going
2. BB. Stop in a safe place and rest
3. CC. Turn up the radio
4. DD. Drive faster to get home sooner

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Question 4 of 25Right of way

At a four-way stop, another driver waves you on, but it is their turn. What is the safest thing to do?

1. AA. Go at once, since they waved you on
2. BB. Wave back and refuse to move at all
3. CC. Look for other traffic, then go
4. DD. Honk to make them go first instead

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Question 5 of 25Speed and following distance

When should you leave more space between you and the car ahead?

1. AA. Only on dry, sunny days
2. BB. Only when driving in cities
3. CC. Only when the car ahead is small
4. DD. In rain, fog, or at night

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Question 6 of 25Right of way

Your light turns green, but an ambulance with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should you do?

1. AA. Stay stopped and let it go by
2. BB. Go, since you have the green light
3. CC. Turn right to get out of the way
4. DD. Speed up to clear the intersection

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Question 7 of 25Sharing the road (Iowa)

On an Iowa street, the car ahead in the next lane has stopped for a pedestrian. What should you do?

1. AA. Pass it with care
2. BB. Honk to warn the pedestrian
3. CC. Change lanes and pass it quickly
4. DD. Do not pass it

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Question 8 of 25Sharing the road

A car is stopped ahead with people getting out of it near a crosswalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up to pass it quickly
2. BB. Honk as you pass the car
3. CC. Slow down and watch for people
4. DD. Drive in the oncoming lane

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Question 9 of 25Emergencies and equipment

When should you use your hazard warning lights?

1. AA. When parking in a no-parking zone
2. BB. When your stopped car could be a hazard
3. CC. When driving in light rain or mist
4. DD. When you are late and driving fast

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Question 10 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Iowa)

Does Iowa’s implied consent law apply to drivers from other states?

1. AA. No, only to Iowa license holders
2. BB. Only to drivers who are under 21
3. CC. Only to commercial truck drivers
4. DD. Yes, it applies to non-residents too

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Question 11 of 25Signals and pavement markings

A row of white triangles across your lane points toward you. What does it mean?

1. AA. Speed bumps are ahead
2. BB. Yield at that line
3. CC. A bike lane starts here
4. DD. A school is ahead

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Question 12 of 25Road signs

This sign is posted at a crossroad. Which move may you not make?

1. AA. A left turn
2. BB. A right turn
3. CC. Going straight across
4. DD. A stop at the line

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Question 13 of 25Speed and following distance

The road is wet from rain. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your usual speed and lane
2. BB. Slow down and leave more space
3. CC. Use cruise control to stay steady
4. DD. Follow closer to see the road better

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Question 14 of 25Right of way

You have stopped at a stop line, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?

1. AA. Go at normal speed and hope it is clear
2. BB. Honk loudly and go straight through
3. CC. Back up to get a better view
4. DD. Edge forward until you can see, then go

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Question 15 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

You need to turn at the next intersection. When should you get into the correct lane?

1. AA. In the middle of the intersection
2. BB. Right at the stop line
3. CC. Well before the intersection
4. DD. After you turn

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Question 16 of 25Road signs

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. The road ahead is closed for repairs
2. BB. You must not drive onto this road from here
3. CC. You may enter only to make a right turn
4. DD. A side road joins your road a short way ahead

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Question 17 of 25Speed and following distance (Iowa)

Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Iowa business district?

1. AA. 10 mph
2. BB. 15 mph
3. CC. 20 mph
4. DD. 30 mph

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Question 18 of 25Safe driving and hazards

You see children playing near the road ahead. What is a good step to take?

1. AA. Speed up to get past them before they move
2. BB. Honk the whole time
3. CC. Move to the center line
4. DD. Cover the brake so you can stop fast

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Question 19 of 25Emergencies and equipment (Iowa)

Your brakes stop working while driving in Iowa. What does the manual say to try first?

1. AA. Pump the brake pedal several times
2. BB. Pull the parking brake hard
3. CC. Turn off the engine right away
4. DD. Shift into park at once

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Question 20 of 25Road signs

You are on the main road and see this sign. What is the best thing to do?

1. AA. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed
2. BB. Speed up so no one can get in front of you
3. CC. Stop and wait until no cars are joining
4. DD. Hold your speed and let them find a gap

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Question 21 of 25Speed and following distance (Iowa)

According to the Iowa manual, how fast do snowplows typically drive?

1. AA. 5-10 mph
2. BB. 12-18 mph
3. CC. 25-35 mph
4. DD. 55-65 mph

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Question 22 of 25Right of way

At a corner with no painted lines, is there a crosswalk?

1. AA. Yes, there is usually an unmarked crosswalk
2. BB. No, a crosswalk must always be painted
3. CC. Only if there is a traffic light there
4. DD. Only near a school or a park

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Question 23 of 25Speed and following distance

Driving well over the limit on a short trip usually:

1. AA. Saves very little time and adds a lot of risk
2. BB. Saves a lot of time on most trips
3. CC. Uses less fuel than driving slower
4. DD. Makes you safer by spending less time on the road

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Question 24 of 25Road signs (Iowa)

An Iowa Hill warning sign says the road ahead goes down a hill. What does the manual say to do first?

1. AA. Shift into neutral
2. BB. Turn on your high beams
3. CC. Check your brakes
4. DD. Move to the left lane

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Question 25 of 25Signals and pavement markings

A crossing signal shows a white walking person. What does it mean for people on foot?

1. AA. Cars may turn without yielding to them
2. BB. They may start to cross, watching for turning cars
3. CC. They must wait for the next green light
4. DD. They may cross only if they run the whole way

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