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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.. Read More

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

1. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

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.

2. A curb painted red means:

Loading zone.

The area is reserved for picking up or dropping off passengers.

No parking, standing, or stopping.

You may not stop, stand, or park at a red-painted curb.

3. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True

False

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?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.

Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.

Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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:

Brake hard.

Maintain a constant speed.

Speed up.

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.

True

False

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:

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

Distractions cause drivers to react more slowly to traffic and hazards on the roadway. Distracted driving is never safe.

8. While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.

Flash your lights.

Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.

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2025 Iowa Permit Test 18

1. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

2. A curb painted red means:

3. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

4. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

5. When being passed by another vehicle:

6. If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

7. Driving while being distracted by any activity:

8. While backing, you should:

Insurance is Mandatory in Iowa

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 Iowa Permit Test 18

1. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

2. A curb painted red means:

3. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

4. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

5. When being passed by another vehicle:

6. If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

7. Driving while being distracted by any activity:

8. While backing, you should:

Insurance is Mandatory in Iowa

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?