2025 Iowa Permit Test 18
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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Passing Score
1. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:
Explanation
White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross a dashed white line to pass or change lanes if it is safe to do so.
3. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.
Explanation
Never drive through, around, or under gates or barriers at a railroad crossing. It is illegal and very dangerous.
4. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
Explanation
When entering a roadway from a driveway or private road, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic on the roadway.
5. When being passed by another vehicle:
Explanation
When being passed, you must yield to the passing vehicle and not increase your speed. Allow the vehicle to safely merge back into your lane.
6. If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
Explanation
If a vehicle skids while hydroplaning, the driver should try to regain control of the vehicle. If that is not possible, the driver should release the accelerator and ride out the skid. The driver should not immediately apply the brakes.
7. Driving while being distracted by any activity:
Explanation
Distractions cause drivers to react more slowly to traffic and hazards on the roadway. Distracted driving is never safe.
8. While backing, you should:
Explanation