Iowa Permit Test Flash Cards with
Accurate Solutions
How far ahead must you signal before a turn? - ANS-At least 100 feet
How close can you park to a stop sign? - ANS-10 feet
how close can you park to a fire hydrant? - ANS-5 feet
A motorcycle rider can drive with a drivers license if..... - ANS-the motorcycle
endorsement has been added onto your driver's license.
Serious accidents causing death/injury/$1000 damage must be reported within 72 hours
to... - ANS-Iowa DOT's Office of Driver Services. If a police officer files a report, you do
not have to file one.
Leaving the scene of an accident without stopping and leaving information or rendering
aid could result in.... - ANS-suspension of your license.
Your license can be suspended for 3 or more ... - ANS-moving violations or contributing
to 3 or more accidents in 12 month period.
Penalty for driving with a suspended license... - ANS-First offense fine of $500 and up
to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANS-Your
license can be suspended.
What is considered a moving violation? - ANS-Any traffic law violation when the vehicle
is being driven such as speeding, illegal turns, going through a red light, etc.
What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test? - ANS-Driver's license will be
taken away.
What must you do if you are meeting or following a school bus displaying flashing
amber lights? - ANS-Slow down to 20 mph or less and be prepared to stop. You may
not pass.
What should you do when approaching a yellow light? - ANS-Stop before entering
intersection if possible
, What is good practice while driving? - ANS-Keep from looking at any one thing for more
than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANS-The lane nearest the
center in the direction you are heading
When are headlights required to be used? - ANS-Sunset to sunrise or whenever
visibility is 500 feet or less such as when raining, snowing, or fog.
Where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street? - ANS-The
lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANS-Slow down and be
prepared to stop
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANS-To protect you and other drivers
If there is no "turn on red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANS-After making
a full stop and yielding to traffic
If you feel or hear and unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANS-The tires
When your car is stranded in a heavy snow storm, you should... - ANS-stay with your
car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANS-Check intersections ahead for
signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANS-Yield to the oncoming
traffic.
If the front of the car vibrations..the problem may be with you? - ANS-steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean - ANS-pedestrian crosswalk
Which lights should you use when driving in fog? - ANS-low beams
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANS-License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANS-If you are driving out of an alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? -
ANS-The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
Accurate Solutions
How far ahead must you signal before a turn? - ANS-At least 100 feet
How close can you park to a stop sign? - ANS-10 feet
how close can you park to a fire hydrant? - ANS-5 feet
A motorcycle rider can drive with a drivers license if..... - ANS-the motorcycle
endorsement has been added onto your driver's license.
Serious accidents causing death/injury/$1000 damage must be reported within 72 hours
to... - ANS-Iowa DOT's Office of Driver Services. If a police officer files a report, you do
not have to file one.
Leaving the scene of an accident without stopping and leaving information or rendering
aid could result in.... - ANS-suspension of your license.
Your license can be suspended for 3 or more ... - ANS-moving violations or contributing
to 3 or more accidents in 12 month period.
Penalty for driving with a suspended license... - ANS-First offense fine of $500 and up
to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANS-Your
license can be suspended.
What is considered a moving violation? - ANS-Any traffic law violation when the vehicle
is being driven such as speeding, illegal turns, going through a red light, etc.
What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test? - ANS-Driver's license will be
taken away.
What must you do if you are meeting or following a school bus displaying flashing
amber lights? - ANS-Slow down to 20 mph or less and be prepared to stop. You may
not pass.
What should you do when approaching a yellow light? - ANS-Stop before entering
intersection if possible
, What is good practice while driving? - ANS-Keep from looking at any one thing for more
than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANS-The lane nearest the
center in the direction you are heading
When are headlights required to be used? - ANS-Sunset to sunrise or whenever
visibility is 500 feet or less such as when raining, snowing, or fog.
Where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street? - ANS-The
lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANS-Slow down and be
prepared to stop
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANS-To protect you and other drivers
If there is no "turn on red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANS-After making
a full stop and yielding to traffic
If you feel or hear and unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANS-The tires
When your car is stranded in a heavy snow storm, you should... - ANS-stay with your
car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANS-Check intersections ahead for
signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANS-Yield to the oncoming
traffic.
If the front of the car vibrations..the problem may be with you? - ANS-steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean - ANS-pedestrian crosswalk
Which lights should you use when driving in fog? - ANS-low beams
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANS-License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANS-If you are driving out of an alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? -
ANS-The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
