2025 Iowa Permit Test 23
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. When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
Explanation
When making any turn, turn from the lane closest to the direction you wish to travel into the first available legal lane. On a turn from a two-way to a one-way street, this means you should turn into the first lane.
10. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction of the skid.
11. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
Explanation
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
12. It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:
Explanation
After coming to a complete stop, you may turn left at a red light only if you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street. Only make the turn if there are no posted signs prohibiting such a turn.
13. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.
14. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
Explanation
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up in the travel lane or on the shoulder. Continue to drive to the next exit or crossroad. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing toward them on the roadway and doing so will likely cause a collision.
15. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:
Explanation
You must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop for an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, regardless of whether it is approaching you from behind or from the opposite direction.
16. Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
Explanation
