Practice test 1 of 10 — Iowa permit test

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1. Question 1: B. The right lane

   Slower traffic should keep to the right lane so faster cars can pass on the left.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

2. Question 2: A. Pull up beside the car in front of the space

   Signal, then pull up alongside the car in front of the space before you start to back in.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking

3. Question 3: C. Go on to the next exit

   Never back up or turn around on a highway. Drive on to the next exit.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

4. Question 4: A. A lane whose direction changes at set times

   Double broken yellow lines usually mark a reversible lane, where the direction of travel changes at set times.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

5. Question 5: B. Trains cannot stop quickly or steer away

   A train cannot steer and may need a mile or more to stop, so you must always yield to it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Railroad crossings

6. Question 6: B. Lanes of traffic moving the same way

   White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

7. Question 7: D. Drivers 18 or older who qualify

   Some services, "such as license renewal, are available online if you are age 18 or older and meet other requirements."

   Handbook: Important Message to Drivers — Visiting a Driver’s License and ID Service Location

8. Question 8: D. Do not drive until you know how it affects you

   A car counts as heavy machinery. Do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

9. Question 9: C. Near schools, parks, and playgrounds

   Children near schools, parks and playgrounds may run into the road without looking.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Pedestrians

10. Question 10: A. When the driver’s education course rule is met

    Pass a driving test, "not required if you satisfy the driver’s education course requirement."

    Handbook: Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License — 1.3 Required Health Screenings and Tests

11. Question 11: A. Avoid driving on the edge of the road

    A soft shoulder sign means the edge of the road is loose or soft. Avoid driving onto the shoulder.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

12. Question 12: A. You are driving against traffic

    A wrong way sign means you are driving against the flow of traffic. Pull over safely and turn back.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

13. Question 13: A. Never drive faster than is safe for conditions

    The basic speed rule means you must never drive faster than is safe for the road, weather and traffic, whatever the posted limit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

14. Question 14: D. Wait for the car to pass, then turn

    When turning left on a green light, you must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

15. Question 15: B. Being tired or distracted

    Being tired or distracted slows how fast you notice and react, which adds to your stopping distance.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

16. Question 16: D. The top legal speed when conditions are good

    A speed limit sign shows the highest legal speed in good conditions. You may need to go slower when conditions are poor.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

17. Question 17: C. A passenger car showing its hazard lights

    It covers "Any stopped motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, that is continually displaying hazard lights."

    Handbook: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road — 2.27 Approaching Stopped Vehicles Iowa’s Move Over or Slow Down Law

18. Question 18: B. License suspension

    A first conviction for driving under the influence commonly leads to license suspension, along with fines.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

19. Question 19: B. Six

    "A child under six years old must be secured in a child restraint system (a safety seat or booster seat, not a seat belt)."

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive — 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints

20. Question 20: D. A railroad crossing is ahead

    The round yellow sign with an X warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

21. Question 21: C. 180 days

    "Violating this law may result in your license being suspended for up to 180 days."

    Handbook: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road — 2.24 School Buses

22. Question 22: A. You may turn left after yielding

    A flashing yellow arrow means turns are allowed, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

23. Question 23: C. Crashes caused by big speed gaps

    A minimum speed limit keeps very slow cars off the highway, since big speed gaps lead to crashes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

24. Question 24: C. On the left side of the road

    The pennant "will be on the left side of the road" and warns you of a no passing zone.

    Handbook: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road — 2.1 Traffic Signs

25. Question 25: A. Pull over, get out, and move away

    Pull over, turn off the engine, get everyone out and move away. Call for help.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle fires