Iowa DOT permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the Iowa Driver's License Manual, covering speed limits, right of way, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Iowa DOT test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.
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Question 1What is the maximum speed for a vehicle pulling another vehicle in Iowa when no limit is posted?
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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.
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Question 2You are entering a road from a driveway or alley. Whom must you yield to?
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A: Vehicles already on the main road and pedestrians. Drivers entering from a driveway, alley or roadside yield to vehicles on the main road and to pedestrians. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.22 Intersections — Controlled Intersections, page 19.
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Question 3An emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights approaches from behind. What should you do?
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A: Pull over to the right edge of the road. Pull over to the right edge or as near to the right as possible when an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.23 Emergency Vehicles, page 19.
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Question 4What do work zone flaggers normally use to control traffic?
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A: Stop/slow paddles. Flaggers normally use stop/slow signs (red flags occasionally) and wear fluorescent yellow-green or orange clothing. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.11 Work Zones, page 14.
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Question 5When does Iowa law require headlights?
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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.
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Question 6You become stranded in the snow. What is the safest choice?
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A: Stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt on and call 911. The safest location is inside your vehicle with your seat belt on; call 911. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.13 Inclement Weather Driving — Stranded in the Snow, page 61.
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Question 7What do double yellow center lines mean?
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A: No passing in either direction. A double yellow center line means no passing in either lane. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.10 Passing — Pavement Markings Indicate Passing Rules, page 45.
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Question 8Should you slow down while changing lanes?
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A: No, maintain speed unless moving into a slower lane. Make lane changes without slowing down unless moving into a slower lane of traffic. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.9 Changing Lanes, page 44.
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Question 9What should you avoid when making turns?
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A: Cutting corners or swinging wide. Cutting a corner or swinging wide both raise your crash risk; keep turns tight and controlled. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques, page 43.
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Question 10Which curb markings often indicate No Parking zones?
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A: Yellow painted curbs. No-parking areas are usually shown by signs, yellow curbs or painted pavement lines. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed, page 21.
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Question 11How far behind you must you be able to see in your rearview mirror?
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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.
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Question 12What is the maximum fine for an open container violation in Iowa?
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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.
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Question 13What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign mark?
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A: School areas and school crossings. Pentagon signs mark school areas and school crossings. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.
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Question 14What is the speed limit on unsurfaced secondary roads from sunset to sunrise in Iowa?
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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.
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Question 15At an uncontrolled intersection, what is every driver responsible for?
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A: Slowing down and approaching carefully. At an intersection with no stop sign or signal, all drivers must slow down and approach carefully. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.22 Intersections — Uncontrolled Intersections, page 19.
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Question 16You are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
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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.
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Question 17What do white lines on the pavement separate?
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A: Traffic moving in the same direction. White lines divide lanes going the same way; yellow lines divide traffic going opposite ways. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.12 Pavement Markings and Other Lane Controls, page 15.
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Question 18What is a good rule of thumb for headlight use?
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A: Turn on headlights whenever your windshield wipers are on. If the weather calls for wipers, it calls for headlights too. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.13 Communicating — Headlights, page 49.
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Question 19A front tire blows out. What should you be careful not to do?
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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.
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Question 20Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing illegal in Iowa?
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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.
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Question 21When you turn your head to check your blind spot, what should you do with the steering wheel?
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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.
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Question 22What does the Iowa manual include in its definition of an intersection?
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A: Cross streets, side streets, driveways, parking lots and public roadways. Intersections are any place where traffic merges or crosses, including driveways and parking lots. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.1 Intersections, page 50.
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Question 23May you park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities without a permit?
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A: No. Disability parking spaces are only for vehicles displaying a valid Persons with Disabilities parking permit. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.26 Parking Not Allowed — Parking for Persons with Disabilities, page 21.
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Question 24Which vehicles must have both left and right outside mirrors?
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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.
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Question 25Can an Iowa OWI offender under 18 get a temporary restricted license during the revocation?
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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.
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