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2025 Iowa Permit Test 2

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

17. This road sign means:

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.

18. Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

True

False

Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency. Alcohol affects a person’s driving even if they are below the level of illegal intoxication.

19. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness.

Coordination.

Both of the above.

Alcohol and other drugs can negatively effect a number of skills needed for safe driving, including a driver's reaction time, coordination, alertness, and ability to concentrate.

Winding road ahead.

Do not enter.

Pedestrian crossing.

This sign warns of a winding road ahead.

21. If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.

Slow down and drive around the gates.

You must stop at a railroad crossing where signs, warning devices, or flaggers warn you of the presence of a train. It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.

22. When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive with your flashers on.

Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

Speed up and take the nearest exit.

When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop.

23. Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

A wide variety of intoxicants can impair your ability to drive. These include all types of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, inhalants, and many legal medications (both prescription and over-the-counter).

24. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.

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