2025 Iowa Signs Permit Test
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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11. This sign means:

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All roads are slippery and dangerous when wet. This sign warns of conditions that can cause a driver to lose control of a car. A driver should slow down when coming upon wet pavement because it takes longer to stop.
12. What does this road sign indicate?

Explanation
Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in or are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. Be aware of children when driving near a school zone and follow posted speed limits.
13. This road sign means:

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This sign means that a traffic signal is ahead. You should slow down and be prepared to stop.
14. This sign indicates that:

Explanation
This sign warns that there is a steep hill or downgrade ahead.
16. This sign shows one type of:
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Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that your current road ends at an intersection straight ahead. Slow down and prepare to yield or stop before turning right or left.
17. What does this road sign mean?

Explanation
This sign prohibits right turns. It is illegal to turn right at an intersection where this sign is posted.
18. This sign means:

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This sign warns a driver of a change in direction or a narrowing of the road. A driver may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.
19. This sign means:

Explanation
A round yellow sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing ahead.
20. When you see this sign, you should:

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Warning signs alert drivers to upcoming hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about potential traffic merging into their lane from the right.
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