Hardest Iowa permit test questions

B: 30 days. Living in Iowa continuously for 30 days is one of the conditions that makes you a resident for licensing. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 1.1 Who Needs an Iowa Driver's License?, page 4.

B: Two miles. No license is needed to drive farm equipment between the home farm and nearby farmland or farm operations within two miles. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 1.1 Who Needs an Iowa Driver's License?, page 4.

A: Incident management, such as crash cleanup or debris removal. Fluorescent pink marks temporary incident scenes, such as a crash being cleared or debris being removed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Colors, page 6.

A: The left side. The pennant sign is on the left side of the road and warns of a no-passing zone. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

A: Use another route. If the minimum speed is too fast for you, you should use another route. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Speed Limit Signs, page 8.

A: At the beginning of the no passing zone. The pennant-shaped sign is posted where the no-passing zone starts. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — No Passing Signs, page 8.

A: Check your brakes before going down the hill. The Hill sign warns the road goes down a hill; check your brakes before descending. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

A: Pedestrians on foot and those using pedestrian conveyances such as wheelchairs, strollers and skateboards. Vehicles must yield to pedestrians on foot and to those using any human-powered device (pedestrian conveyance). Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.4 Pedestrian Conveyance, page 10.

A: A skateboard. Pedestrian conveyances include wheelchairs, strollers, skateboards, scooters and electric personal assistive mobility devices. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.4 Pedestrian Conveyance, page 10.

B: 35 mph or less. A reflective orange triangle means the vehicle is traveling 35 mph or less. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.5 Slow-Moving Vehicle Sign, page 11.

A: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn with caution; oncoming traffic has a green light. A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn only after you yield, because oncoming drivers have a green light and pedestrians may be crossing. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.9 Traffic Signals, page 11.

A: School buses, charter buses, vehicles carrying passengers for hire, and placarded hazmat vehicles. These vehicles must stop within 15 to 50 feet of the tracks, unless directed otherwise or the crossing is marked EXEMPT. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.10 Railroad Crossings, page 12.

A: At a 45-degree angle in the direction of the approaching train. Get everyone out immediately and move away at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.10 Railroad Crossings, page 12.

C: At least 15 feet. Leave at least 15 feet between your vehicle and the nearest rail. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.10 Railroad Crossings, page 12.

A: They may double. Work zone fines may be doubled, so slow down and stay alert. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

A: A row of solid white triangles pointing toward approaching vehicles, showing where to yield. Yield lines are a row of solid white triangles pointing at approaching vehicles that show where to yield. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.13 Yield Lines, page 15.

A: With double-dashed yellow lines. Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.15 Reversible Lanes, page 15.

A: The lane is only for turning. A flashing yellow X over a reversible lane means the lane may be used only for turning. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.15 Reversible Lanes, page 15.

A: Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe; its use is changing. A steady yellow X warns that the lane's direction is about to change, so leave it as soon as you safely can. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.15 Reversible Lanes, page 15.

A: Only when making turning movements, after checking for bicyclists. Motorists may drive in bike lanes only when turning, after looking carefully for bicyclists. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.19 Bicycle Lanes and Pavement Markings, page 17.

A: Stop if you haven't already, then proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. When the red lights flash, stop if you haven't already, then proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Signals, page 18.

A: Failure to yield the right-of-way. The manual names failure to yield as the leading cause of traffic deaths in Iowa. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.22 Intersections, page 18.

A: No; it only says who must yield. The law says who must yield; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.22 Intersections, page 18.

A: Drive through the intersection, then pull over. If you are in an intersection (including a roundabout), drive through it before pulling over. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.23 Emergency Vehicles, page 19.

C: At least 500 feet. When an emergency vehicle is running its lights and siren, keep a gap of 500 feet or more behind it. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.23 Emergency Vehicles, page 19.

A: No. If the emergency vehicle is on the other side of a median, you do not have to stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.23 Emergency Vehicles, page 19.

B: No closer than 15 feet. Stop at least 15 feet behind the bus and wait until the stop arm is pulled in and the bus starts moving. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.24 School Buses, page 20.

B: 20 mph. Amber lights mean the bus is about to stop; oncoming drivers must slow to 20 mph or less and be ready to stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.24 School Buses, page 20.

A: No; meeting traffic on four or more lanes does not stop. On four or more lanes, oncoming traffic meeting the bus does not need to stop; traffic behind the bus must stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.24 School Buses, page 20.

A: All vehicles in both directions. On roads with three lanes or fewer, all vehicles must stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.24 School Buses, page 20.

C: 180 days. Violating the school bus law may result in a license suspension of up to 180 days. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.24 School Buses, page 20.

A: Within 18 inches. When parking at a curb, your wheels must be no more than 18 inches from it. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.25 Parking, page 21.

A: No closer than 5 feet. Keep at least 5 feet away from a fire hydrant, and never park in a marked hydrant red zone. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.

B: No closer than 10 feet. Do not park closer than 10 feet from a stop sign. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.

C: No closer than 20 feet. Do not park closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.

C: No closer than 50 feet. Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.

A: On any bridge outside city limits. Outside city limits, parking on any bridge is not allowed; parking in highway tunnels is also banned. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.

A: Emergency, tow, maintenance, construction, garbage/recycling vehicles with flashing lights, and any vehicle with hazards on. The law covers stopped emergency, tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste and recycling vehicles with flashing lights, and any vehicle showing hazard lights. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.27 Approaching Stopped Vehicles — Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law, page 22.

A: Slow down to a reasonable speed and be prepared to stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop; no specific speed is set, but it must be reasonable for conditions. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.27 Approaching Stopped Vehicles — Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law, page 22.

B: 2.8 percent. Each minute a blocked interstate lane stays blocked raises the chance of a secondary crash by about 2.8 percent. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.28 Steer It-Clear It, page 22.

C: At least 500 feet. You need at least one red light on the back that is visible for at least 500 feet. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Lights, page 24.

C: 50 percent. Dirt on the lenses can cut a light's effectiveness by 50 percent. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Lights, page 24.

C: 70 percent. Tinted windshields and front side windows must allow at least 70 percent of light through. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Windshield, Windshield Wipers, and Glass Surfaces, page 24.

A: No. Iowa makes no medical exception to its window tint limits. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Windshield, Windshield Wipers, and Glass Surfaces, page 24.

B: At least 200 feet. Your rearview mirror must give you a view of at least 200 feet of road behind the vehicle. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Mirrors, page 25.

A: Vans or van-type vehicles. Vans and van-type vehicles are required to have outside mirrors on both sides. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.1 Maintaining Your Vehicle — Mirrors, page 25.

B: At least 10 inches. Sit so there are at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel air bag. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.2 Adjusting Seats and Mirrors — Seat Position, page 25.

A: Adaptive cruise control. Convenience technologies such as adaptive cruise control and automatic parallel parking are not permitted during the test. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.3 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, page 26.

A: No. Automatic parallel parking is a convenience technology and is not permitted during the driving test. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.3 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, page 26.

C: Up to 500 feet. Forward collision warning scans traffic 20 times per second up to 500 feet ahead. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.3 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems — Forward Collision Warning Systems, page 30.

A: No, the warning alone does not brake. Forward collision warning only alerts you; it is up to you to brake or steer. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.3 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems — Forward Collision Warning Systems, page 30.

A: Car crashes. Car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers; buckling up is the easiest protection. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints, page 34.

A: You can be stopped solely for not wearing a seat belt. Not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense, so you can be stopped just for that. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belts, page 34.

C: $100. Violations are punishable by up to $50 per passenger and $100 per passenger under 18. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belts, page 34.

A: Passengers under age 18. Iowa requires all front-seat occupants to wear belts, and the law also covers back-seat passengers under 18. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints, page 34.

A: A rear-facing child restraint. A child under one and weighing less than 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing child restraint system. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belts and Iowa Law, page 35.

B: 6. A child under six must be secured in a child restraint system (safety seat or booster), not a seat belt. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belts and Iowa Law, page 35.

A: No; no one under 18 may. Iowa law bars anyone under 18 from riding in the open back of a moving pickup. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belts and Iowa Law, page 35.

C: 25 miles. More than half of traffic deaths occur less than 25 miles from home, so buckle up on short trips too. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.5 Seat Belts and Child Restraints — Seat Belt Myths, page 35.

C: Well over 1,000 pounds. In a sudden stop from 60 mph, an unsecured 20-pound item can hit with more than 1,000 pounds of force. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.6 Securing Loose Objects, page 35.

A: Cognitive. Cognitive distractions cause your mind to wander, such as music or conversation. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.7 Eliminating Distractions, page 36.

A: Bring the vehicle to a complete stop off the traveled roadway. Before texting, emailing or posting, the vehicle must be completely stopped off the traveled portion of the roadway. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.7 Eliminating Distractions — Mobile Devices and Texting While Driving, page 36.

A: Drivers under 18 with an instruction permit, intermediate license or special minor's license. Drivers under 18 with these permits or licenses may not make or receive calls unless stopped off the roadway. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.7 Eliminating Distractions — Talking on the Phone, page 36.

A: Making a call using voice activation. You can't hold or type on your phone, enter a GPS address or stream video; calls are allowed only hands-free or by voice. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.7 Eliminating Distractions — Iowa's Hands-Free Law, page 36.

C: At least 180 days. Your driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of 180 days. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), page 37.

A: Automatic one-year revocation and a minimum $1,250 fine. Refusal brings an automatic one-year revocation and a minimum $1,250 fine. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Test Refusal, page 37.

B: .02. An underage driver is considered OWI with a BAC of .02 or more. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Drivers Under 21, page 37.

B: 60 days. An underage driver's privileges are revoked for at least 60 days, or 180 days if the BAC is .08 or more. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Drivers Under 21, page 37.

B: 18. Staying awake 18 hours in a row impairs you about as much as a .08 BAC. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.9 Drowsy Driving, page 37.

C: 268 feet. At 50 mph: 110 feet reaction distance plus 158 feet braking distance equals 268 feet. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping, page 40.

B: 123 feet. At 30 mph: 66 feet reaction plus 57 feet braking equals 123 feet. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping, page 40.

B: Three seconds. An inexperienced or beginning driver should keep at least a three-second following distance. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping — Safe Following Distance, page 41.

C: Four to five seconds. At around 40 mph the manual recommends leaving four to five seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping — Safe Following Distance, page 41.

D: Six or more seconds. Slippery roads, or a vehicle ahead that blocks your view, call for a gap of at least six seconds. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping — Safe Following Distance, page 41.

A: Before crossing the sidewalk. When leaving a driveway, alley or other private road, you must stop before driving across the sidewalk. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping — Required Stops, page 41.

B: 20 mph. The unposted limit in any business district is 20 mph. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

B: 25 mph. The unposted limit in a residential or school district is 25 mph. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

C: 45 mph. The unposted limit in any suburban district is 45 mph. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

B: 45 mph. The general limit for any vehicle pulling another vehicle is 45 mph. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

C: 50 mph. Unless posted otherwise, unpaved secondary roads have a 50 mph limit between sunset and sunrise. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

B: 60 mph. The general limit is 60 mph on primary roads, urban interstates and secondary roads. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

C: 70 mph. Rural interstate highways have a 70 mph limit. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

B: 40 mph. There is a 40 mph minimum speed on the interstate system. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

B: Three times as far. A vehicle at 60 mph travels 3 times further before stopping than one at 30 mph. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.5 Appropriate Speed, page 42.

A: At 9 and 3 o'clock, or slightly lower at 7 and 5 o'clock. Hold the wheel on opposite sides at 9 and 3 (or a little lower at 7 and 5) for control and to lower air bag injury risk. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.6 Steering — Gripping the Wheel, page 42.

B: At least 100 feet. Where the speed limit is 45 mph or lower, turn on your signal at least 100 feet ahead of the turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques — Turn Signals, page 43.

C: At least 300 feet. Above 45 mph, Iowa requires your signal to be on at least 300 feet before the turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques — Turn Signals, page 43.

A: From the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping. After a full stop, you may turn left on red only from the left lane of a one-way street into another one-way street. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques — Turns on Red, After a Stop, page 43.

A: They are generally not safe; it is better to go to the nearest intersection. Three-point turns are generally not safe; it is better to proceed to the nearest intersection. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques — Turning Maneuvers, page 43.

A: Keep it straight. Keep the steering wheel straight; people tend to turn their arms in the direction they look. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.9 Changing Lanes, page 44.

B: 100 feet. Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or a signed narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.10 Passing — Passing Is Illegal in the Following Situations, page 46.

C: 94 percent. The manual says 94 percent of serious crashes come from driver mistakes or risky choices. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.11 Defensive Driving, page 47.

B: 20 to 30 seconds. Look 20 to 30 seconds down the road and check your mirrors often. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.11 Defensive Driving, page 47.

A: Sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is 500 feet or less. Both headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise and any time you cannot see 500 feet ahead. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.13 Communicating — Headlights, page 49.

A: Exit quickly and stand in a safe area away from moving traffic. If stalled in a traveled lane, exit quickly and stand in a safe area, away from the shoulder and moving vehicles. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.13 Communicating — Hazard Lights, page 49.

A: No; wait until it actually starts to turn. Beware of false turn signals; wait until the other driver starts to turn, then proceed if safe. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.1 Intersections, page 50.

A: Cross one direction of traffic, stop in the median, then complete the crossing. Don't try to cross both directions at once; proceed to the median when safe, stop, look right, then cross or turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.1 Intersections — Crossing or Turning Left onto a Rural Four-Lane Road, page 51.

A: Turn right, merge left, then make a U-turn at a designated median opening. You turn right onto the highway, move to the left lane and U-turn at a marked median opening, so you only cross one direction of traffic at a time. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.3 Reduced-Conflict Intersection, page 52.

A: Passing or driving beside them. Do not pass or drive beside trucks or buses in a roundabout; they may straddle lanes or not see you. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.5 Roundabouts — Multi-Lane Roundabout, page 54.

A: After passing the street before your exit. Turn on your right signal once you have passed the exit just before yours, then leave the roundabout. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.5 Roundabouts — Multi-Lane Roundabout, page 54.

A: The vehicle on the left. At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left should yield; never assume the other vehicle will stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving — Uncontrolled Intersections, page 55.

A: Do not swerve or veer. Swerving or veering to miss an animal usually leads to a worse crash, so brake and stay in your lane. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.8 Deer and Other Animals, page 57.

A: October, November and May. Deer crashes peak in October, November and May, though they can happen any month. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.8 Deer and Other Animals, page 57.

C: 78 percent. Car occupants sustain 78 percent of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.9 Sharing the Road with Large Trucks, page 57.

C: At least 3-4 seconds. Allow at least a 3-4 second following distance behind a motorcycle, more when wet. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.10 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 58.

A: Do not pass it. Never pass a vehicle that has stopped or is slowing for a pedestrian; you might not see the pedestrian. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians, page 58.

A: Completely change lanes, giving the bicyclist the entire lane. When passing bicyclists, completely change lanes, giving them the entire lane as with any vehicle. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians — Passing Safely, page 58.

A: In less than 10 minutes. Depending on temperature and humidity, a closed vehicle can pass 160 degrees inside in under 10 minutes, so never leave a child, dependent adult or pet in one. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.12 Closed Vehicles on a Hot Day, page 59.

A: Yes, to provide medical attention. Iowa law allows you to break a car window to give medical help to a person or animal trapped inside. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.12 Closed Vehicles on a Hot Day, page 59.

C: Five or six seconds. When roads are wet or slippery, slow down and leave five to six seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Wet/Slippery Roads, page 60.

A: As little as 6 inches. Moving water just 6 inches deep can carry away a vehicle, even an SUV or pickup. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Flooded Roadways, page 60.

A: Once the vehicle is full of water. Water pressure holds the doors shut until the car is full; stay calm, let it fill, then open the door, hold your breath and swim up. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Flooded Roadways, page 60.

A: Pull over, duck below the windows with your belt fastened, and cover your head. Pull over, duck below the windows, keep your seat belt on and cover your head; stay away from bridges and overpasses. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Tornadoes, page 60.

D: 10 times. The manual warns that on ice and snow it can take up to 10 times the normal distance to stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Ice and Snow, page 61.

B: 25-35 mph. Snowplows typically operate at 25-35 mph, and many drivers hit them from behind. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Sharing the Road with Snowplows, page 61.

A: The shoulder side. Plows push snow toward the shoulder, so never pass a plow on that side. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Sharing the Road with Snowplows, page 61.

A: Overcorrect when steering. A front blowout jerks the car toward the flat side; don't overcorrect, straighten out and move gradually to the shoulder. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies — Flat Tire, page 62.

C: $1,500. State law requires reporting a crash involving injury or death, or property damage over $1,500. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.15 Involvement in a Crash, page 63.

C: 72 hours. Failure to report within 72 hours will result in the loss of driving privileges and further penalties. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.15 Involvement in a Crash, page 63.

A: Autism spectrum and deaf or hard of hearing indicators. Drivers with autism and/or who are deaf or hard of hearing may add an indicator visible to law enforcement. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.16 Law Enforcement Interactions, page 64.

C: $200. An open container violation is a simple misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $200 for the driver and for each passenger. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Open Container Law, page 37.

A: No. A driver under 18 whose license is revoked for OWI cannot get a temporary restricted license. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Drivers Under 21, page 37.