Iowa DOT permit practice test 7

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.

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.

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.

A: Stop for anyone within the crosswalk. Motorists must stop for anyone in the crosswalk and watch for anyone about to enter when the beacon flashes. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Signals, page 18.

A: Slow down, move right and watch for oncoming vehicles. Before the crest of a hill or a curve, slow down, move to the right and watch for oncoming vehicles. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving — Steep Hills and Curves, page 56.

A: Engage the parking brake slowly, ready to release it if you skid. Pump first; if that fails, apply the parking brake slowly and be ready to release it if you skid, then downshift. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.14 Equipment Failure Emergencies — Brake Failure, page 62.

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: Lean toward the left window and set it so you can barely see the side of the car. With your head tilted toward the driver's window, adjust the mirror until the car's side is just barely visible. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.2 Adjusting Seats and Mirrors — Mirrors, page 25.

A: A phone number to contact the railroad and a crossing ID number. The ENS sign gives a phone number and unique crossing ID to report stalled vehicles, malfunctioning signals or other hazards. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign, page 8.

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.

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: 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: Often no flashing lights, bells, gates or pavement markings. Rural road crossings typically have no flashing lights, warning bells, gates or pavement markings. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving — Railroad Crossings, page 56.

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.

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: Side mirrors, rear-view mirror, over the shoulders and cameras. Even with back-up warning, check side mirrors, the rear-view mirror, over your shoulders, and cameras. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 3.3 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems — Vehicle Warning Systems Technologies, page 27.

A: At the stop line. Stop at the stop line if there is one; then you may pull forward to the edge of the intersection when safe. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Stop Sign, page 8.

A: It increases lane changes, passing and tailgating. Vehicles moving faster or slower than traffic flow increase lane changes, passing and following too closely. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 4.12 Driving Safely in Traffic — Keep Pace with Traffic, page 48.

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: Slow down and watch the white stripe at the right edge of the pavement. Reduce speed and look toward the white edge line on the right until the glare passes. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.7 Night Driving, page 56.

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: Drivers deal with only one direction of highway traffic at a time. Drivers are only concerned with one direction of highway traffic at a time. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 5.3 Reduced-Conflict Intersection, page 52.

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: Get off the traveled road, stop and turn around as quickly and safely as possible. A Wrong Way sign means you have entered a lane of oncoming traffic; get off the road, stop and turn around safely. Iowa Driver's License Manual: 2.2 Regulatory Signs — Wrong Way, page 8.

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.