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Iowa Drivers Permit Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a double yellow line mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
No passing in either direction
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B
Passing is allowed on both sides
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C
It separates lanes going in the same direction
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D
It indicates a highway merge
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the recommended following distance from the vehicle in front of you?
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A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At what visibility distance are headlights required to be on?
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A
100 feet
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B
250 feet
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C
500 feet
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D
1000 feet
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How should you respond to an aggressive driver?
Choose one answer below.
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Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and give them space
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B
Speed up to get away from them
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C
Engage in aggressive behavior to show assertiveness
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D
Report them to the authorities immediately
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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A
Brake hard and steer left
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B
Steer in the direction you want to go
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C
Accelerate to regain control
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D
Turn the wheel sharply
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the effect of alcohol on driving ability?
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A
It enhances reaction time
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B
It has no effect
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C
It impairs judgment and slows reaction time
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D
It increases awareness
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How far in advance must you signal before making a turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 50 feet
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B
At least 100 feet
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C
At least 200 feet
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D
At least 500 feet
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How far must you signal before making a turn in Iowa?
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A
At least 50 feet
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B
At least 100 feet
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C
At least 75 feet
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D
At least 25 feet
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How can you identify a no-passing zone?
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Marked with signs and usually accompanied by solid yellow lines
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B
Marked with green signs indicating slow traffic
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C
Passable only if it is safe to do so
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D
Identified by flashing yellow lights
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the law regarding seat belts for drivers and passengers in Iowa?
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A
Only drivers must wear seat belts
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B
Only front-seat passengers must wear seat belts
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C
All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts
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D
Seat belts are optional for all
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is an indication of a reckless driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving below the speed limit
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B
Frequent lane changes without signaling
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C
Using cruise control at all times
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D
Driving with both hands on the wheel
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How often must a driver's license be renewed in Iowa?
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A
Every 4 years
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B
Every 6 years
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C
Every 8 years
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D
Every 10 years
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QUESTION 13 / 25
At a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing red signals, you must stop how far from the nearest rail?
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A
10 to 20 feet
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B
15 to 50 feet
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C
20 to 30 feet
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D
5 to 15 feet
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QUESTION 14 / 25
At what speed limit must you start signaling at least 100 feet before a turn?
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A
35 mph or less
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B
40 mph or less
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C
45 mph or less
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D
50 mph or less
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Under what condition can you make a left turn at a red light?
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A
When turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street
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B
From the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street
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C
When no vehicles are approaching
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D
When following a police officer's signal
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To maintain a safe following distance, what rule should you apply?
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A
Follow the three-second rule
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B
Follow the two-second rule
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C
Keep one car length for every 10 mph
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D
Use the five-second rule
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the proper procedure for merging into traffic?
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A
Check mirrors, signal, and adjust speed to match traffic flow
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B
Turn on hazard lights and enter the lane
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C
Merge without checking for other vehicles
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D
Wait for a lane to become clear before merging
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Before reaching the crest of a hill, you should:
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Speed up to get over the hill
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B
Move to the left side of the road
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C
Move to the right side of the road
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D
Maintain your current position
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QUESTION 19 / 25
During what hours is a permit holder not allowed to drive unsupervised in Iowa?
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A
Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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B
Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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C
Between midnight and 5 a.m.
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D
Between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How should drivers behave in a roundabout?
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A
Yield to vehicles already in the roundabout
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B
Always stop before entering
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C
Enter as quickly as possible
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D
Use hand signals to indicate intentions
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What must you do when approaching a roundabout?
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A
Speed up to enter quickly
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B
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
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C
Stop completely before entering
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D
Signal left turn before entering
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How can you safely share the road with cyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn when passing
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B
Maintain a safe distance and be prepared to yield
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C
Drive closely behind them
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D
Ignore them unless they are in your lane
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Is it unlawful in Iowa for drivers to text while driving?
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A
Yes, always
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B
No, only at night
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C
Only for novice drivers
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D
No, texting is allowed in emergencies
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Under what condition can you legally turn left at a red light?
Choose one answer below.
A
From a one-way street onto another one-way street
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B
From any street onto a two-way street
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C
When no other vehicles are present
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D
From a two-way street onto a one-way street
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does a circular sign indicate?
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A
Yield sign
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B
Stop sign
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C
Railroad crossing
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D
One-way street
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