2024 Iowa Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Iowa. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Iowa please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/iowa/car.
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9. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
Explanation
It is prohibited to park on the shoulder of a freeway, except in an emergency.
10. A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
Explanation
Unless a posted sign indicates otherwise, a traffic signal displaying a red arrow means that drivers must come to a full stop and remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears.
11. On an undivided highway, if an emergency vehicle approaches while using its siren and flashing lights, you should:
Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or air horn and red or blue flashing lights. Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right side as possible, when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction on an undivided highway.
12. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Explanation
On a traffic signal arranged vertically, red is always on top and green on the bottom. When arranged horizontally, red is always on the left and green on the right.
13. Orange is the color of signs used to communicate with drivers in construction work zones.
Explanation
Most signs in work areas are orange and diamond-shaped, although some signs are rectangular. These signs and traffic control devices are commonly reflective to better attract your attention at night.
14. You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:
Explanation
When driving an unfamiliar vehicle, take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the location and operation of the turn signals, hazard warning signals, headlights and beam selector, windshield wipers and washers, brakes, gear selector, and horn. Any defects should be corrected before the vehicle is driven.
15. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
Explanation
As you prepare to make a right turn, you should get as far to the right side of the road as possible. Do not cut across lanes of traffic to perform any turn.
16. When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:
Explanation
