Iowa DOT permit practice test 6

A: How many sets of tracks you must cross. The small plaque below a crossbuck tells you how many separate tracks the crossing has. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.1 Traffic Signs — Standard Shapes, page 7.

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.

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.

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: 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: Slow down, avoid sudden turns, brake gently and increase following distance. On gravel, tires have less traction: slow down, avoid sudden turns, accelerate and brake slowly, and increase following distance. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving — Reduced Traction, page 55.

A: Steering and braking will be harder, but still possible. The steering wheel will be hard to turn and you must push very hard on the brake, but both still work. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies — Engine Stalls, page 62.

A: Approaching the top of a hill. Passing is illegal when approaching the top of a hill, on curves with an obstructed view, and near intersections. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.10 Passing — Passing Is Illegal in the Following Situations, page 46.

A: Stopping on the ramp unless absolutely necessary. The ramp's acceleration area is for reaching highway speed; stopping on it should be a last resort. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.2 Interstate and Highway Driving — On-Ramps, page 51.

A: Left, right, and left again. Check left, then right, then left once more before entering. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.1 Intersections, page 50.

A: Check traffic before opening the door; exit on the curb side if necessary. Check traffic before you open the door, and get out on the curb side if necessary. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.25 Parking, page 21.

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: To consent to testing upon demand by law enforcement. As a license holder you contractually agree to consent to testing upon demand by law enforcement (Iowa Code 321J.6). Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.8 Alcohol and Drugs — Implied Consent to Testing, page 37.

A: You cannot do the action shown. A red circle with a slash means you cannot do something, such as no left turn or no U-turn. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs, page 8.

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

A: Yes, always stop first. A red light always requires a full stop first; a legal right turn on red can only follow that stop. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.4 Braking and Stopping — Required Stops, page 41.

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.

A: Before the crosswalk. You must stop before reaching the stop line, or the crosswalk if there is one. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.14 Crosswalks, Stop Lines, and Directional Arrow Markings, page 15.

A: Loose gravel and debris can pull your vehicle toward the ditch. Soft shoulders with loose gravel make vehicles harder to control and pull them toward the ditch. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving — Soft Shoulders, page 55.

A: Quickly shift to neutral. Watch the road, shift into neutral right away, get off the road when safe, and shut off the engine once stopped. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies — Stuck Gas Pedal, page 62.

A: Move slightly right, signal early, and encourage the driver to pass. Move slightly right, signal early, slow down to encourage passing, and if needed pull out of traffic. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.12 Driving Safely in Traffic — Tailgating, page 48.

A: Move over, slow down or speed up to let it enter. Drivers on the highway should help merging traffic by changing lanes or adjusting speed. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.2 Interstate and Highway Driving — On-Ramps, page 51.

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: At the center of the driver's head. Adjust the head restraint so it lines up with the middle of your head. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.2 Adjusting Seats and Mirrors — Seat Position, page 25.

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.