Construction workers on or near the roadway.

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.

Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.

Watch for traffic on your right.

Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Iowa Car Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Q.2

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
The increased speed of larger vehicles.

Q.3

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

Q.4

When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.
Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.
Increase your following distance.

Q.5

When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.
Expect the unexpected.
Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

Q.6

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is permitted from the left.
Passing is permitted from the right.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Q.7

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

Q.8

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
Move into the right lane when it is safe.

Q.9

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Q.10

In an area with a speed limit ofmph or less, you must signal a turn continuously during the last ____ before turning.

100 feet
200 feet
300 feet

Q.11

This sign means:

School ahead.
School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Construction workers on or near the roadway.

Q.12

This sign means:

No left turn.
Flagger ahead.
Two-way left turn.
Turn right or go through.

Q.13

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Wait for a green light before proceeding.

Q.14

Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

True
False

Q.15

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow
White
Red
Black

Q.16

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.
Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

Q.17

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

Q.18

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

Q.19

This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
Industrial area.
Freeway on-ramp ahead.

Q.20

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.
A crosswalk.
A railroad crossing.

Q.21

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.
High beams.
Fog lights only.

Q.22

A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

Q.23

This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.
A circular intersection is ahead.
Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

Q.24

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Turning on your car radio.
Slowing down.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

Q.25

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
All of the above.

Q.26

On a green arrow, you must:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.
Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection.
Wait four seconds before proceeding.

Q.27

Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Slower traffic must keep to the right.
Change lanes without signaling.
If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.

Q.28

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.
During the day.
Under ideal conditions.

Q.29

This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.

Q.30

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.31

Motorcycles are entitled to:

The bicycle lane.
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
Half the width of a lane.
The width of the sidewalk.

Q.32

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.
Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

Q.33

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Q.34

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Q.35

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

When driving at night, you should:

When driving in a construction zone:

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

In an area with a speed limit ofmph or less, you must signal a turn continuously during the last ____ before turning.

This sign means:

This sign means:

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

This sign shows one type of:

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

This sign means:

This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

A driver should:

This road sign means:

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

On a green arrow, you must:

Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

This sign indicates that:

Stress can affect your driving by:

Motorcycles are entitled to:

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

This sign means:

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

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