Iowa Full Mock Test

Welcome to the Iowa Full Mock Test

This mock test will select random questions from our database, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated time limit. You will be shown correct answers and an explanation for each question at the end of the quiz.

Each question approximates the style and type used for your real knowledge test and comes from one of the following categories: Occupant Protection, Traffic Controls, Laws and Rules of the Road, Visual Search, Lane Control, Turns, Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Positioning, Sharing the Road, Special Driving Situations, Handling Emergencies, Driver Readiness, Alcohol and Drugs, Additional Driving Laws/Rules.

Instructions:

1. The test will begin after you select the Start Quiz button below.
2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
4. A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click Submit to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click Start Quiz to begin.

How should you approach an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection?

Treat it as a parking area because no lines are painted.

Watch for pedestrians, slow if necessary, and yield as required by law.

Assume vehicles always have priority.

Accelerate through because pedestrians may cross only at marked crosswalks.

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Can you lend your disability parking placard to a friend or family member to use when you are not travelling with them?

No. The placard may only be used when the person it was issued to is driving or being transported.

Yes, if they have difficulty finding another parking space.

Yes, but only for a short period.

Yes, if they have your permission.

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What is an HOV lane?

A lane that any driver may use at any time.

A lane reserved only for emergency vehicles.

A lane reserved for vehicles that meet the occupancy or other requirements shown on signs.

A lane in which there is no speed limit.

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If you are involved in a crash in which someone may be injured, what should you do?

Leave if you believe the other driver caused the crash.

Leave if your vehicle can still be driven.

Stop, remain at the scene, and arrange appropriate emergency assistance.

Exchange insurance details later instead of stopping.

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Before towing a trailer on a multi-lane highway, what should you check?

Whether trailers are allowed to travel on the shoulder.

Whether towing vehicles are exempt from speed limits.

Whether state law or posted signs restrict which lanes towing vehicles may use.

Whether you can use the left lane at all times.

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Another road user suddenly pulls into your path. What should you do?

Flash your headlights repeatedly to make them speed up.

Slow down and give them enough space to clear your path.

Sound your horn continuously to show your annoyance.

Follow closely to show that they made a mistake.

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What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Stop and wait for a green signal.

Slow down but do not stop.

Proceed normally because cross traffic must stop.

Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe and you have the right-of-way.

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How should you approach an uncontrolled intersection?

Slow down, look for conflicting traffic, and be prepared to stop.

Move to the center of the road before entering.

Maintain speed because there are no signs.

Stop only if another driver sounds a horn.

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What does the hand signal shown indicate?

The driver intends to turn right.

The driver intends to turn left.

The driver intends to slow down or stop.

The driver intends to reverse.

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10.

How should the shoulder portion of a seat belt be positioned?

Under the arm and across the ribs.

Across the neck with enough slack for movement.

Across the middle of the chest and shoulder with little or no slack.

Behind the back so it does not restrict movement.

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11.

When may passing on the right be permitted?

Whenever you exceed the speed of the vehicle ahead.

On a road with two or more lanes travelling in your direction, when it is safe and legal.

By driving onto the shoulder whenever traffic is slow.

At any railroad crossing.

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12.

What can happen if you coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch disengaged? (Select all that apply)

Your stopping distance will always decrease.

Your brakes automatically become more effective.

The vehicle may gain speed more easily.

Engine braking is reduced.

13.

What is the meaning of this sign?

Your type of vehicle is prohibited from this road.

You are entering or traveling against the lawful direction of traffic.

The road changes from paved to unpaved.

The road surface is damaged.

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14.

A pedestrian is crossing or is about to enter your path. What should you do?

Slow down, yield as required, and be prepared to stop.

Move into the opposing lane to pass the pedestrian.

Sound your horn and continue.

Maintain your speed if you have the right-of-way.

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15.

What is the meaning of this sign?

Do not enter the road under any circumstances.

Make a complete stop every time.

Slow down, give the right-of-way and be prepared to stop.

Traffic behind you has priority.

None

16.

What does this sign indicate?

No U-turn.

No right turn.

Right turn only.

No left turn.

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17.

In this image, what does the green area show?

The areas beside your vehicle.

Your blind spots.

The area ahead of your vehicle.

The area behind your vehicle.

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18.

What should you avoid when driving on a multilane freeway?

Watching traffic ahead.

Weaving repeatedly between lanes.

Following posted speed limits.

Staying in one lane when practical.

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19.

What should you do when passing a horse and rider?

Accelerate past as quickly as possible.

Sound your horn before passing.

Flash your headlights at the horse.

Pass slowly and leave plenty of space when it is safe.

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20.

When you are safely parked and waiting, which action can reduce unnecessary fuel use and emissions?

Switch off the engine when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Shift into neutral but keep the engine running.

Rev the engine occasionally.

Keep the engine running at idle.

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21.

When is it safe to drive through a crosswalk?

Whenever pedestrians are on the far half of the roadway.

As soon as your traffic light turns green, regardless of pedestrians.

Only after sounding your horn.

After you have yielded as required and your path through the crosswalk is clear.

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22.

How should you drive on a road covered with packed snow?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely so you can use its tire tracks.

Drive faster so your tires maintain traction.

Reduce your speed, increase your following distance and make control movements gently.

Maintain your normal speed unless your tires begin to slip.

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23.

A vehicle is entering a freeway ahead of you. What should you do when it is safe?

Maintain your exact position beside the entering vehicle.

Move onto the shoulder.

Speed up so the vehicle cannot enter ahead of you.

Adjust your speed or change lanes to help create space.

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24.

The motorcycle ahead has a flashing amber light as shown. What should you expect the rider to do?

Reverse.

Move or turn to the left.

Move or turn to the right.

Slow down or stop.

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25.

At night, the headlights of an approaching vehicle are dazzling you. Where should you look?

Toward the right edge of your lane while continuing to monitor the road.

Directly at the approaching headlights.

Toward the centerline of the road.

At your rearview mirror until the vehicle passes.

None

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