Iowa DOT permit practice test 10

A: A full lane. A motorcycle is entitled to a whole lane; move fully into the next lane to pass it. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.10 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 58.

A: Air circulates both above and below them. Moisture freezes quickly on bridges and overpasses because air circulates above and below the surface. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Ice and Snow, page 61.

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.

A: Other vehicles blending into your lane. On the main road, be prepared for other vehicles blending into your lane. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.3 Warning Signs, page 9.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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: At sunrise and sunset. Animals are most active around dawn and dusk; if you see one deer, expect others. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.8 Deer and Other Animals, page 57.

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.

A: The number of miles from where the Interstate entered the state. Mile markers show the miles from where the Interstate route entered the state and help give your location in an emergency. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.6 Guide Signs, page 11.

A: When you can see the bicyclist in your rearview mirror. Move back right only once the bicyclist appears in your rearview mirror. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians — Passing Safely, page 58.

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.

A: The type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S. highway or Iowa route. Interstates, U.S. highways, Iowa routes and county roads each use a differently shaped route marker. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.8 Route Signs, page 11.

A: Before turning right. Bicyclists may come up on your right from behind, so check before every right turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians — Check Blind Spots, page 58.

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: Orange. Orange is the basic color of work zone signs and warning devices; most are diamond-shaped. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

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: 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: 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: 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: Manual. Manual distractions take one or both hands off the wheel. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.7 Eliminating Distractions, page 36.

A: When a lane or shoulder is closed. Big flashing arrow panels show that a lane or the shoulder ahead is closed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.

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.