Iowa DOT Practice Drivers License Test Flashcards

Iowa DOT Practice Driver's License Test Flashcards

When changing lanes:You must yield to vehicles in that lane.

What is a safe backing technique?Accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you.On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its sirens and/or flashing lights on, you

should:

Pull to the right and stop You are traveling on a two- or three-lane road and meet a

stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. You must:

Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.The driver of the car and the motorcyclist or bicyclist are approaching each other at the intersection. The driver of the car is planning to turn left. The motorcyclist or bicyclist plans to go on straight ahead. Who must yield?Car driver You are on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction and come upon a school bus from behind. The school bus is stopped and the red lights are flashing. Do you have to stop behind the school bus?Yes, you have to stop for a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing whenever you come upon it from behind.It does not matter how many lanes the road has.The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to

speed up: True or False.

False

This sign means:divided highway ahead

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower.

This symbol is used for:slow-moving vehicles

A steady green traffic light means:You can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it is clear to do so.When approaching a stopped vehicle, such as a police car, tow truck, utility or maintenance vehicle, that is parked along the road and displaying flashing lights, what should you do?Change lanes if you safely can and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass.When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street,

you should drive:

Close to the center lane.You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped

with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road:True or

False False

This sign means:Stop before crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross

traffic.Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and

highways to:

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

A flashing yellow light means:Slow down and proceed with caution.

The shape of this sign tells you it is a: No passing sign

It is unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write, or send a text message while driving.True or False.True

A flashing red light at an intersection means: Stop and yield the right of way.

Blind spots are:Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking

into your mirrors. Check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes.Which driver must yield the right of way at this uncontrolled intersection Driver B If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT:Back up on the road or shoulder According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both

resident and nonresident drivers:

An arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in his/her blood and Refusal to submit to chemical testing with result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills. True or False.True