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Iowa DOT driver's license practice test 6

Here are 25 free Iowa driver's license practice questions drawn from the Iowa Driver's License Manual. They focus on Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road (9), Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive (5), and Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills (5). The test opens with: "What is the maximum seat belt fine for each passenger under 18?" You get an explanation after each answer, and you need no account.

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What is the maximum seat belt fine for each passenger under 18?

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  1. Question 1: What is the maximum seat belt fine for each passenger under 18?

    • A. $50
    • B. $100
    • C. $250

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive

  2. Question 2: The car ahead has stopped for a pedestrian. May you pass it?

    • A. Yes, if you go slowly
    • B. No, never pass it
    • C. Yes, on the left side

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills

  3. Question 3: Your car has ABS and you need to stop fast. What should you do?

    • A. Pump the brake pedal quickly
    • B. Press the brake hard and keep pressing
    • C. Ease off each time the pedal pushes back

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills

  4. Question 4: Which stopped vehicle with flashing lights must you move over or slow down for?

    • A. A car waiting at a red light
    • B. A city bus at a bus stop without lights flashing
    • C. A garbage or recycling truck

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  5. Question 5: If you're under 18, what must you show when you apply for your license?

    • A. A signed letter from your high school principal saying you're ready
    • B. That you finished an Iowa-approved driver's education course
    • C. A log of 100 hours of supervised driving

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 1: Your Driver's License

  6. Question 6: At what speed do snowplows typically operate?

    • A. 45 to 55 mph
    • B. 10 to 15 mph
    • C. 25 to 35 mph

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills

  7. Question 7: What is the general limit on primary roads and urban interstates?

    • A. 60 mph
    • B. 55 mph
    • C. 70 mph

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills

  8. Question 8: A WRONG WAY sign is facing you. What happened?

    • A. You missed your exit
    • B. You entered a reversible lane at the wrong time
    • C. You entered a lane of oncoming traffic

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  9. Question 9: What should you be ready to give a police officer after a crash?

    • A. Your vehicle title, a repair estimate, and photos
    • B. Insurance, registration, and your license
    • C. Witness names and photos only

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills

  10. Question 10: On which side of the road is the pennant-shaped no passing zone sign placed?

    • A. The right side
    • B. The left side
    • C. Above the traffic lane

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  11. Question 11: When should you use your high beams?

    • A. On isolated roads with little traffic
    • B. In fog or heavy snow
    • C. When following another car closely at night

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills

  12. Question 12: There's a driveway between you and the street where you plan to turn. When should you signal?

    • A. After you pass the driveway
    • B. Before you reach the driveway
    • C. Once you're already turning

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills

  13. Question 13: What does the manual call the number one cause of traffic deaths in Iowa?

    • A. Speeding through highway work zones
    • B. Failure to yield the right-of-way
    • C. Driving through flooded roads

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  14. Question 14: A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle means it travels at what speed?

    • A. 25 mph or less
    • B. 45 mph or less
    • C. 35 mph or less

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  15. Question 15: What does a double yellow center line mean?

    • A. Passing is allowed with care in both lanes
    • B. Only trucks may not pass
    • C. No passing in either direction

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills

  16. Question 16: Vehicles required to stop at a railroad crossing must stop how far from the tracks?

    • A. Between 5 and 10 feet
    • B. Between 50 and 100 feet
    • C. Between 15 and 50 feet

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  17. Question 17: Why shouldn't you drive beside a truck in a roundabout?

    • A. It may straddle lanes or not see you
    • B. It always has the right-of-way over cars
    • C. It must use the center island

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills

  18. Question 18: How does the manual tell you to set the left-side mirror?

    • A. Lean left, set it to barely show your car
    • B. Sit straight and center your car's side in it
    • C. Aim it at the lane two lanes over on your left

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive

  19. Question 19: A driver under 18 has an intermediate license. When may they talk on the phone?

    • A. Any time, as long as they use a hands-free device
    • B. Only for calls from a parent
    • C. Only when stopped off the traveled road

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive

  20. Question 20: Being awake for 18 hours straight is as impairing as what BAC?

    • A. 0.02 percent
    • B. 0.08 percent
    • C. 0.20 percent

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive

  21. Question 21: What do white lines on the pavement separate?

    • A. Traffic moving in the same direction
    • B. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    • C. Parking spaces from travel lanes only

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  22. Question 22: On a road with three or more lanes in your direction, which lane is best when a lot of traffic is entering?

    • A. Center lane
    • B. Right lane
    • C. Far left lane

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  23. Question 23: On a two-lane road, you meet a school bus with flashing amber lights. What is your top speed?

    • A. 20 mph
    • B. 25 mph
    • C. 35 mph

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 2: Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road

  24. Question 24: Your car breaks down and you can't get it off the road. Where should you try to stop?

    • A. Just past the top of a hill, on the far side
    • B. Just around a curve
    • C. Where other drivers can see it clearly

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills

  25. Question 25: When should you check your tire pressure?

    • A. When the tires are cold
    • B. Right after a long highway drive
    • C. Only when a warning light comes on

    Source:Iowa Driver's License Manual, Chapter 3: Preparing to Drive

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