Iowa DMV practice test 2

1. When checking tire tread with a penny, what condition indicates that the tire is unsafe and should be replaced?

1. If the tread does not come at least to the top of Lincoln’s head
2. If the tread covers the entire head of Lincoln
3. If the penny falls out of the tread easily
4. If the tread is uneven across the tire width

2. According to the Iowa Driver's Handbook, which of the following conditions establishes that a person is considered an Iowa resident for driver's licensing purposes?

1. Living in Iowa continuously for 30 days.
2. Visiting Iowa for a weekend vacation.
3. Working a temporary seasonal job for two weeks.
4. Having a bank account in Iowa.

3. What is the primary benefit of a reduced-conflict intersection design?

1. Drivers only need to concern themselves with traffic from one direction at a time.
2. Drivers can cross both directions of traffic simultaneously.
3. Drivers do not need to use turn signals.
4. Drivers can ignore stop signs on the side road.

4. What action should a driver take when encountering a steady yellow arrow?

1. Do not enter the intersection if you can stop safely.
2. Accelerate to clear the intersection before the light turns red.
3. Stop immediately regardless of your distance from the intersection.
4. Yield to pedestrians but proceed through the intersection.

5. When turning left at an intersection, which group must the turning driver yield to?

1. Oncoming cars that are going straight ahead.
2. Pedestrians crossing the street in the crosswalk.
3. Bicyclists waiting in the bicycle box.
4. Drivers entering from a driveway.

6. What is the recommended action when driving in bad weather or other unsafe conditions regarding Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)?

1. Use ACC to help maintain a consistent following distance.
2. Increase the following distance setting to 'long' to compensate for the weather.
3. Do not use any cruise control, including ACC.
4. Switch to manual mode to allow the sensors to work more effectively.

7. According to the handbook, what is the minimum speed requirement for vehicles on the interstate system?

1. 40 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 50 mph
4. 60 mph

8. You are driving on a two-lane road and approach a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended. How far behind the bus must you stop?

1. No closer than 15 feet from the rear of the bus.
2. Exactly 5 feet from the rear bumper.
3. At least 50 feet behind the bus.
4. You do not need to stop if you are in the opposite lane.

9. What is the recommended following distance to maintain a safe gap between vehicles?

1. The 3- to 4-second rule
2. The 1-second rule
3. Exactly 10 feet
4. Half the length of the vehicle ahead

10. Which vehicles are required to stop within 15 to 50 feet of railroad tracks before crossing?

1. All vehicles carrying passengers for hire, including school buses and charter buses
2. Only vehicles carrying hazardous materials
3. Only school buses and charter buses
4. All vehicles unless an 'EXEMPT' sign is present

11. What is the correct procedure for a driver approaching a pedestrian hybrid beacon when the top two red lights become solid?

1. Stop for pedestrians.
2. Proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear.
3. Slow down and prepare to stop.
4. Continue driving as the lights are dark.

12. According to the handbook, why are bridges and overpasses often slippery even when other road surfaces are not?

1. Because moisture freezes quickly due to circulating air both above and below the road surface.
2. Because snowplows typically operate at 25-35 mph and leave ice behind.
3. Because drivers are instructed to use cruise control on bridges to maintain speed.
4. Because black ice is only formed by rain and never by melting snow.

13. According to the handbook, what is the minimum distance you should leave between your vehicle and the nearest rail when stopped at a railroad crossing?

1. At least 15 feet
2. Exactly 10 feet
3. Less than 5 feet
4. Exactly 20 feet

14. According to the handbook, what is the recommended following distance for an inexperienced or beginning driver under normal driving conditions?

1. At least a three-second following distance
2. Exactly two seconds
3. Four to five seconds
4. Six or more seconds

15. What is the default speed limit in a residential district if no other limit is posted?

1. 20 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph
4. 50 mph

16. When is it permissible for a vehicle required to stop at railroad tracks to proceed without stopping?

1. When the train is far away and moving slowly
2. When directed by a police officer or highway traffic signal, or if marked with an 'EXEMPT' sign
3. When there are no other cars waiting behind you
4. When the crossing has no gates installed

17. What is the correct procedure when approaching a flashing red light?

1. Stop, then go ahead if it is clear
2. Slow down but do not stop if the intersection is empty
3. Yield to pedestrians but do not stop for other cars
4. Stop only if there is a stop sign present

18. When a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is activated at a crosswalk, what action must motorists take?

1. Stop for anyone within the crosswalk and be alert for anyone about to enter.
2. Proceed with caution only if no pedestrians are currently in the crosswalk.
3. Slow down but continue driving if the pedestrian is still on the sidewalk.
4. Stop only if the pedestrian is holding a white cane.

19. Which of the following is a listed reason to use your horn to prevent a crash?

1. When a pedestrian appears to be moving into your lane
2. When you want to greet another driver politely
3. When you are waiting at a red light for too long
4. When you need to signal a turn in heavy traffic

20. What is the primary purpose of orange traffic signs?

1. To indicate road work, temporary traffic control, and maintenance warnings.
2. To provide directions to tourist sites and hospitals.
3. To mark school crossing areas.
4. To indicate regulatory laws and ordinances.