Iowa DOT Permit Practice Mini Test 2: 12 Questions
Mini Test 2 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Iowa driving rules, including steady yellow signal, Iowa move over on Multi-Lane, broken yellow centerline and uphill parking with curb. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Steady Yellow Signal
- Iowa Move Over on Multi-Lane
- Broken Yellow Centerline
- Uphill Parking with Curb
- Railroad Flashing Lights
- Red Arrow
- High Beam Dimming Distance
- White Rectangular Sign
- Roundabout Entry
- Skid Recovery
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Yield at Uncontrolled Intersection
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a steady yellow traffic light warn you of?
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B. The light is about to turn red
A steady yellow light warns that the signal will soon change to red.
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When approaching an emergency vehicle with lights activated on a multi-lane road, you must:
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A. Move over or slow down
Drivers must move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency vehicles.
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What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
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B. Passing allowed when safe
A broken yellow line allows passing when it can be done safely.
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When parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
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A. Away from the curb
Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling into traffic.
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What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?
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B. No passing zone
Pennant-shaped signs mark the start of a no-passing zone.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a steady yellow traffic light warn you of?
Correct answer: The light is about to turn red
Why: A steady yellow light warns that the signal will soon change to red.
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Q2. When approaching an emergency vehicle with lights activated on a multi-lane road, you must:
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency vehicles.
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Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when it can be done safely.
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Q4. When parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling into traffic.
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Q5. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing railroad signals require a complete stop.
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Q6. What does a red arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop and do not turn
Why: A red arrow prohibits movement in that direction.
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Q7. When driving at night, you must dim high-beam headlights within:
Correct answer: 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Why: High beams must be dimmed within 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
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Q8. What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic regulation
Why: White rectangular signs display traffic laws and regulations.
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Q9. When entering a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.
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Q10. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Steering toward your intended path helps regain control.
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Q11. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone
Why: Pennant-shaped signs mark the start of a no-passing zone.
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Q12. When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals, you must yield to:
Correct answer: Traffic on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.