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2025 Iowa Permit Test 15

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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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 35

Passing Score 28

17. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.

On paved highways.

When driving at night.

All of the above.

Stopping distances increase on wet or icy roads. Stopping distances also increase on road surfaces covered in loose gravel or stones.

18. Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.

All of the above.

Always use the proper turn signal when changing lanes, pulling into or out of a parking space, or pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent accidents.

Do not enter.

Roundabout ahead.

No U-turns.

Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This sign tells drivers that it is prohibited to make a U-turn.

20. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

The protected left turn is about to end.

Both of the above.

When a protected turn arrow changes from green to yellow, drivers must prepare to yield to oncoming traffic. A yellow arrow indicates that the protected left turn is ending.

21. When backing up:

Look through the rear window.

Press hard on the gas pedal.

Rely only on your rearview mirror.

When backing up, place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your rearview or side mirrors as mirrors do not show directly behind your vehicle. Only drive in reverse at a low speed.

22. A U-turn is not permitted:

In a parking lot.

On or near any curve or hill.

On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

You must never turn around while on or near any curve or hill. You may not be able to see oncoming traffic or pedestrians and may cause a collision.

23. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.

24. Which of the following statements are true?

A two-second following distance may be sufficient under normal conditions for an experienced driver.

An inexperienced driver should maintain at least a three-second following distance under normal driving conditions.

At speeds of 40 mph or faster, a four- to five-second following distance is recommended.

All of the above.

When driving under ideal conditions at speeds slower than 40 mph, experienced drivers should maintain a following distance of at least two seconds. An inexperienced driver should maintain a following distance of at least three seconds. When driving under ideal conditions at speeds above 40 mph, drivers should increase their following distance to four or five seconds. Increase your following distance when anything makes conditions less than ideal.

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2025 Iowa Permit Test 15

17. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

18. Always signal when:

19. This road sign means:

20. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

21. When backing up:

22. A U-turn is not permitted:

23. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

24. Which of the following statements are true?

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