Iowa DMV practice test 4

1. Two vehicles arrive at an all-way stop intersection at the exact same time. According to the handbook, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle that arrived first by a fraction of a second.
2. The vehicle on the left.
3. The vehicle on the right.
4. The vehicle with the larger engine size.

2. When approaching a school bus from the front on a two-lane highway with amber warning lights flashing, what is the maximum speed you should maintain?

1. No more than 20 mph.
2. No more than 35 mph.
3. The posted speed limit.
4. No limit, but proceed with caution.

3. Which color traffic sign indicates direction or distance to a location?

1. Green.
2. Blue.
3. Brown.
4. Orange.

4. What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol on a regulatory sign indicate?

1. You must slow down and prepare to stop.
2. You cannot do something, such as make a left turn, right turn, or U-turn.
3. You are entering a divided highway.
4. You must yield to traffic in the intersection.

5. How should a driver handle a narrow bridge on a rural gravel road that accommodates only one vehicle?

1. Proceed quickly to clear the bridge before oncoming traffic arrives.
2. Be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic.
3. Drive on the soft shoulder to allow the oncoming vehicle to pass.
4. Use high beams to signal the oncoming driver to yield.

6. Why is it important to secure loose objects in a vehicle according to the handbook?

1. To prevent them from rolling under the brake pedal.
2. To keep the interior clean.
3. To reduce wind noise.
4. To improve fuel efficiency.

7. What is the requirement for a child under one year old and weighing less than 20 pounds?

1. They must use a booster seat.
2. They must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system.
3. They can use a standard seat belt if supervised.
4. They must sit in the front seat.

8. At an uncontrolled intersection on a rural gravel road, which vehicle has the right of way?

1. The vehicle on the right should yield to the vehicle on the left.
2. The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
3. Both vehicles must stop completely and wait for the other to proceed first.
4. The larger vehicle has priority regardless of position.

9. What action should you take if your vehicle stalls at a railroad crossing?

1. Get everyone out and far away immediately
2. Stay in the vehicle and wait for the train to pass
3. Shift gears to try to restart the engine
4. Honk the horn until the train stops

10. Which type of distraction is defined as doing something that causes the driver’s mind to wander or focus elsewhere?

1. Visual distraction
2. Manual distraction
3. Cognitive distraction
4. Physical distraction

11. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure if your headlights suddenly go out while driving?

1. Turn off the engine immediately and wait for assistance.
2. Try the headlight switch a few times and try turning on your high beams.
3. Immediately pull onto the shoulder without checking mirrors.
4. Use the horn to signal other drivers that your lights are out.

12. What action should you take if you are being tailgated?

1. Move slightly to the right and give the tailgater a better view
2. Accelerate quickly to create space between vehicles
3. Stop abruptly to force the tailgater to stop
4. Ignore the tailgater and maintain your current speed

13. How are shared left-turn lanes marked on the pavement?

1. By double-dashed yellow lines.
2. By solid white lines and bicycle markings.
3. By a solid yellow and dashed yellow line on each side.
4. By alternating left-turn arrows without border lines.

14. Under what specific condition does the handbook permit making a left turn at a red light?

1. When turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street.
2. When turning from the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street.
3. When there is no cross traffic visible in the intersection.
4. When the traffic signal has been red for more than ten seconds.

15. How should a driver signal when exiting a roundabout?

1. Signal left after passing the exit.
2. Signal right after passing the street before your exit.
3. Do not signal if there is only one lane.
4. Signal left before entering the roundabout.

16. According to the handbook, under what condition will Lane Keeping Assist fail to work?

1. When the vehicle is moving in reverse.
2. When lane lines are faint or covered with snow or dirt.
3. When the driver nudges the steering wheel.
4. When the vehicle is equipped with rear cameras.

17. What is the recommended action if the engine stalls while driving?

1. Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and pull off the roadway.
2. Shift to Park immediately and turn on the hazard lights.
3. Wait in the middle of the lane until the engine restarts.
4. Turn off the ignition before pulling off the road.

18. When approaching a stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights on the side of the road, what is the primary requirement under Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law?

1. Change lanes when approaching the stopped vehicle.
2. Stop immediately regardless of traffic conditions.
3. Maintain your current speed and lane position.
4. Honk your horn to alert other drivers.

19. What is the typical operating speed range for snowplows mentioned in the handbook?

1. 25-35 mph
2. 45-55 mph
3. 10-20 mph
4. 60-70 mph

20. How are yield lines visually identified on the pavement?

1. A row of solid white triangles pointing toward approaching vehicles
2. A single solid yellow line
3. A series of dashed white lines
4. A large white arrow pointing forward