Iowa Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Completely change lanes

When passing bicyclists, completely change lanes, giving them the entire lane, and don't return until you see them in your mirror.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Correct answer: Never pass it

Never pass a vehicle stopped or slowing for a pedestrian; you might not see the person.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Correct answer: At least 3–4 seconds

Allow at least a 3–4 second following distance behind a motorcycle, more when the road is wet.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.10 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Correct answer: At intersections

Intersections are the most likely places for car/motorcycle collisions; know the motorcycle's speed before you turn.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.10 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Correct answer: A full lane

When passing a motorcycle, allow a full lane; never crowd into the same lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.10 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Correct answer: Car occupants, about 78%

Car occupants, usually the driver, sustain 78 percent of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.9 Sharing the Road with Large Trucks

Correct answer: You can't see the driver in the truck's mirror

If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror, the driver can't see you.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.9 Sharing the Road with Large Trucks

Correct answer: Stay back and don't cut in on its right

Trucks swing wide left to make right turns and can't see beside them; don't cut between the truck and the curb.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.9 Sharing the Road with Large Trucks

Correct answer: School buses, charter buses, rideshare drivers carrying passengers and hazmat vehicles

School and charter buses, drivers carrying passengers for hire (like Uber or Lyft) and placarded hazmat vehicles must stop within 15 to 50 feet.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.10 Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: At least 15 feet from the nearest rail

When stopped, leave at least 15 feet between your vehicle and the nearest rail; trains are wider than the tracks.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.10 Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Slow down and look for a train

Passive crossings have no lights or gates; slow down, look for an oncoming train and always expect one.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.10 Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance

On gravel, tires lack traction: slow down, avoid sudden turns, accelerate and brake slowly, and increase following distance.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving

Correct answer: Low beams

Use low-beam headlights to make your vehicle more visible in extremely dusty conditions.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.6 Rural/Gravel Road Driving

Correct answer: Reduce speed and pass slowly

Be alert for slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles; reduce your speed and pass slowly.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.3 Warning Signs

Correct answer: Bicyclists coming from behind

Watch for bicyclists coming from behind, especially before turning right.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.11 Sharing the Road with Bicyclists