2025 Iowa Permit Test 7
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. A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.
Explanation
A railroad crossing crossbuck sign is considered a yield sign and a driver must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming trains and railroad equipment.
10. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:
Explanation
A solid yellow light means "caution" and signals that the light will soon turn red. You should stop at a solid yellow light if you can do so safely; otherwise, you should cautiously cross the intersection.
11. A broken yellow line down the center of a road indicates that:
Explanation
When broken yellow lines separate the lanes of traffic on a two-lane roadway, any driver may pass when there is no oncoming traffic.
12. This road sign means:
Explanation
This type of triangular sign means drivers must yield. You must slow down as you come to an intersection marked with this sign and be prepared to stop. Let any other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians pass safely before you proceed.
13. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
Explanation
If your accelerator sticks while you are driving, keep your eyes on the road. Quickly shift the vehicle into neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake pedal. Pull off the road when it is safe to do so and turn off the engine.
14. If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:
Explanation
If possible, try to only deal with one roadway hazard at a time. If you want to pass a pedestrian but an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass. You may then pass the pedestrian if it is safe to do so.
15. Drowsy drivers:
Explanation
Drowsiness can make people drive so poorly that they appear to be drunk. Opening a window, turning on the radio, or drinking coffee is not enough to make a drowsy driver alert to roadway hazards.
16. When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you:
Explanation
Any time that you merge into city or highway traffic, you should wait for a gap in traffic large enough for your vehicle to get up to the speed of other traffic.
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