2024 Iowa Permit Test 13
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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1. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that hospital emergency services are located to the right.
2. When driving in fog:
Explanation
You should use low beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow.
3. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
Explanation
When there is a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line in the center of the road and the broken line is next to your lane, you may cross the lines to pass if there is no oncoming traffic.
4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
Explanation
When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.
5. When changing lanes, you should:
Explanation
Other cars and motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot, so be sure to glance over your shoulder before you begin a lane change. Begin signaling 100 feet before changing lanes or turning in a residential area. Signal five seconds in advance when changing lanes on a freeway.
6. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
Explanation
Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.
7. To avoid panic stops:
Explanation
Try to avoid panic stops by watching well ahead of your vehicle for hazards. If you allow yourself space to react to hazards, you are less likely to need to stop or turn suddenly.
8. As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
Explanation
