Iowa DOT Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is not use your horn or rev your engine.

When a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk, do not use your horn or rev your engine, because this might startle the pedestrian or the guide dog.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or those to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and can affect his or her driving. Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is the brakes lightly several times

Always test the action of the brakes after you have driven through water. If brake effectiveness has been reduced, apply the brakes lightly several times to dry them until proper braking action has been restored.

Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is turning left.

Vehicles turning left at an intersection must first yield to crossing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Here, Car A must yield.

Source: Intersections, When to Yield the Right-of-Way, 2. Traffic Signs and Rules of the Road, Iowa Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 60 days.

If an Iowa driver under the age of 21 is convicted of OWI for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is more than 0.02% but less than 0.08%, his or her license will be revoked for 60 days.

Not quite. The answer is suspended.

Iowa's traffic laws encourage young drivers to stay in school. If a driver under the age of 18 fails to attend school, his or her license may be suspended.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you refuse to submit to a BAC test, your driver's license will be revoked for one to two years, you will be required to complete a course for drinking drivers, and you will be required to undergo substance abuse evaluation.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above.

Once you drink alcohol, it enters your bloodstream and starts affecting all of your bodily processes, such as coordination, self-control, and reaction time. The only "cure" to alcohol's affect on your brain is to wait until it exits your bloodstream.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

A vehicular manslaughter conviction, failure to stop when involved in an accident, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and other serious convictions will result in the loss of driving privileges through license revocation.

Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol

Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.

Not quite. The answer is in the trunk.

An open container of alcohol may not be stored anywhere in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is for passing slower vehicles.

On multilane roads, the leftmost lane is intended for passing slower vehicles. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

You are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher.

Not quite. The answer is any or all of the above

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is $200

If an adult driver's license was suspended or revoked because of a conviction, he or she will need to pay a civil penalty of $200 before his or her license can be reinstated.

Not quite. The answer is 12 months

An Iowa driver must hold an instructional permit for at least 12 months before applying for an intermediate license. The final 6 months of those 12 months must be accident- and violation-free.

Not quite. The answer is No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.

Not quite. The answer is Faster reaction time

Marijuana can cause decreased car handling performance; slower reaction times; impaired time, speed, and distance estimation; subjective sleepiness; impaired motor coordination; impaired night vision; and impaired ability to focus.

Not quite. The answer is 10 days

Upon failure of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test, your license will be confiscated by the peace officer. The officer will issue you a temporary license that will be valid for 10 days, after which the suspension or revocation period will begin. This will let you make appropriate arrangements for your upcoming loss of driving privileges.