2024 Iowa Permit Test 12

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.

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25. This sign means:

illinois-railroad warning
Explanation
A round yellow sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

26. An orange-colored sign like this means:

california-shoulder work ahead
Explanation
Orange-colored signs indicate construction areas. Proceed with caution.

27. Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

Explanation
Large trucks take longer to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 feet to stop.

28. Backing your vehicle is:

Explanation
Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.

29. If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Explanation
If the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are blinding, glance toward the right edge of the road instead of looking directly ahead. This should keep your vehicle safely on the road until you pass the oncoming vehicle.

30. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Explanation
Check the traffic behind you several times a minute to know if another driver is tailgating, approaching too fast, or trying to pass. If another car is following you too closely, slow down and let it pass. Most rear-end collisions are caused by vehicles following too closely.
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