IOWA Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

IOWA Practice Test

IOWA Practice Test 1

2023 IOWA DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid Iowa driver license, you must be at least 14 years. The Iowa DMV written test consists of 35 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the Iowa Driver’s Manual. You must answer 28 out(80%) of the 35 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. ___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

Service signs

2. When approaching a construction site, drivers should:

accelerate to get out of the way quickly.

slow down and adjust their driving manner.

honk their horn to alert construction workers of their presence.

3. If the vehicle you are driving starts to skid, you should:

pump the brakes.

stay off the brakes.

brake lightly.

turn off the ignition.

4. If you are blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle, you should:

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

All of the above.

5. According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both resident and non-resident drivers:

refusal to submit to chemical testing will result in the driving privileges being withdrawn.

an arrested driver may be asked to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol content in their blood.

All of the above.

6. This sign, displayed on the rear of a vehicle, indicates that:

the vehicle is traveling 25 MPH or less.

the vehicle is being drawn by an animal.

the vehicle makes sudden stops.

7. This road sign means:

There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right

8. This road sign means:

Winding road ahead

Do not enter

Right lane closed

No turns are allowed on this road

9. What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection?

Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Honk your horn.

Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.

All of the above.

10. A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:

enter one of the blind spots and wait.

be patient and wait until the large vehicle has completed its backup maneuver.

None of the above.

try to pass close behind.

11. If you continually pass the other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction, you will:

help prevent the chances of a crash occurring due to traffic congestion.

increase your chances of being involved in an accident.

get to your destination much faster.

12. This road sign means:

Traffic must move only in the direction of the arrow

Two way traffic

Minimum speed

Two way left turn

13. Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.

white; green

white; black

blue; white

green; white

14. This sign means:

series of curves ahead.

narrow road ahead.

no turns are allowed on this road.

the road may be slippery when wet.

15. What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Exercise.

Eating before or while you drink.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Drinking coffee.

16. On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

30 minutes.

one hour.

3 hours.

10 minutes.

17. In speed zones of 45 MPH or less, you must signal your turn continuously during the last ______feet before turning.

20 feet

100 feet

50 feet

250 feet

18. When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:

a yield sign.

a train sign.

a stop sign.

an RXR round sign on a yellow background.

19. When drivers see a ‘Wrong Way’ sign:

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

they must stop immediately.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

20. This road sign:

warns drivers of a sharp turn left. Drivers should slow their speed and keep to the left.

warns drivers that U-turns are not permitted.

provides an advance notice of a roundabout.

is a no-right-turns sign.

21. Who is most at risk?

Drivers who have traditional work schedules.

Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks.

Experienced drivers.

Drivers who have overslept.

22. To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on a hill, if you are facing uphill you should:

set the parking brake and keep the front wheels straight.

turn the front wheels away from the curb or edge of the road.

turn the front wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

turn the back wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

23. Braking distance is affected by:

All of the above.

the condition of your brakes and tires.

pavement conditions.

the speed your vehicle is traveling.

24. Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:

when following motorcycles.

when it is hard to see ahead.

when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.

All of the above.

25. When passing a motorcycle you must:

stay in the right lane as much as possible.

give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.

sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.

give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.

26. To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, drivers should:

All of the above.

keep a constant speed.

apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid.

slow down.

27. When driving in fog, drivers should use:

high beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

low beam headlights.

parking lights.

28. Regulatory signs are:

Guides

Warnings

Law

Suggestions

29. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

cross the tracks as slowly as possible.

always stop.

speed up to beat the train

yield to all trains at the crossing.

30. At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:

signal other vehicles to stop.

come to a complete stop.

enter the intersection and then stop.

slow down and enter the intersection.

31. The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a stop sign.

a speed limit sign.

a crossbuck sign.

an advance warning sign.

32. This sign means:

Left turns are not allowed at the intersection.

The road will curve to the right.

Do not turn right.

Winding road ahead.

33. .If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure your safety?

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Drink coffee before driving.

Stop drinking one hour before driving.

34. If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:

apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.

hold the steering wheel tightly and shift into neutral to bring the front of the vehicle back in line.

hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.

pump the brakes.

35. You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.

must yield to

can handle

must interrupt

must not yield to