Iowa DOT Driver's License Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which driver must yield the right of way at this uncontrolled intersection?

Driver B

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

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.

The shape of this sign tells you it is a:

No passing sign Signup and view all the answers

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Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Signup and view all the answers

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.

False Signup and view all the answers

Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to:

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a stopped vehicle, such as a police car, what should you do?

Change lanes if you safely can and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass. Signup and view all the answers

A flashing yellow light means:

Slow down and proceed with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a safe backing technique?

Accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you. Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

This symbol is used for:

Slow-moving vehicles Signup and view all the answers

This sign means:

Divided highway ahead Signup and view all the answers

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Close to the center lane. Signup and view all the answers

You are on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction and come upon a school bus from behind. Do you have to stop behind the school bus?

True Signup and view all the answers

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT:

Back up on the road or shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

When changing lanes, you must:

Yield to vehicles in that lane. Signup and view all the answers

The driver of the car and the motorcyclist or bicyclist are approaching each other at the intersection. Who must yield?

Car driver Signup and view all the answers

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up.

False Signup and view all the answers

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 will result in the driver's driving privileges being withdrawn. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True Signup and view all the answers

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

Stop and yield the right of way. Signup and view all the answers

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower. Signup and view all the answers

This sign means:

Stop before the crosswalk and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Right of Way Rules

At uncontrolled intersections, Driver B must yield the right of way.
The car driver must yield to motorcyclists or bicyclists when planning to turn left at an intersection.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

On undivided highways, pull to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens or flashing lights.
For a stopped emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights, change lanes if possible and slow down.

Traffic Signals and Signs

A steady green light allows you to proceed through an intersection at a safe speed if clear.
A flashing yellow light indicates to slow down and proceed with caution.
A sign with a specific shape can indicate a no-passing zone or that you are approaching a divided highway.

School Bus Regulations

When encountering a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, stop and remain stopped until the lights cease and the stop arm is retracted.
Stopping is required regardless of road type (public or private) when a school bus has its red lights flashing.

Safe Driving Practices

Use broken yellow lines to navigate lanes of opposing traffic.
Always yield to vehicles already in the lane when changing lanes.
Avoid speeding in wet conditions to reduce the risk of losing control.

Backing and Maneuvering

Accelerate gently while looking behind during backing to ensure safety.
When missing an exit on the freeway, do not back up on the road or shoulder.

Laws and Regulations

Iowa laws prohibit reading, writing, or sending text messages while driving.
The Iowa Implied Consent Law allows for chemical tests to check blood alcohol content; refusal results in the withdrawal of driving privileges.

Blind Spots and Observation

Blind spots are areas not visible in mirrors; check over shoulders before lane changes to avoid collisions.
Continuously improving driving skills and observation can reduce risks associated with driving.

Traffic Control Devices

A flashing red light requires stopping and yielding right of way at intersections.
On gravel or dirt roads, reduced tire traction necessitates slower driving speeds.
Signs indicating the need to stop before a crosswalk require yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic.

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Iowa DOT Driver's License Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which driver must yield the right of way at this uncontrolled intersection?

On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its sirens and/or flashing lights on, you should:

A steady green traffic light means:

The shape of this sign tells you it is a:

You are traveling on a two- or three-lane road and meet a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. You must:

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.

Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to:

When approaching a stopped vehicle, such as a police car, what should you do?

A flashing yellow light means:

What is a safe backing technique?

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

This symbol is used for:

This sign means:

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

You are on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction and come upon a school bus from behind. Do you have to stop behind the school bus?

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should NOT:

When changing lanes, you must:

The driver of the car and the motorcyclist or bicyclist are approaching each other at the intersection. Who must yield?

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to speed up.

According to the Iowa Implied Consent Law for both resident and nonresident drivers:

Blind spots are:

Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

This sign means:

Study Notes

Right of Way Rules

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Traffic Signals and Signs

School Bus Regulations

Safe Driving Practices

Backing and Maneuvering

Laws and Regulations

Blind Spots and Observation

Traffic Control Devices

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