2024 Iowa Permit Test 15

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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9. This road sign means:

Idaho-traffic signal ahead
Explanation
This sign means that a traffic signal is ahead. You should slow down and be prepared to stop.

10. As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Explanation
You may not know what is on the other side of a hill or just around a curve, even if you have driven the road many times. If a vehicle is stalled just out of sight on the roadway, you must be able to stop. Whenever you come to a hill or curve, adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary.

11. An "End school zone" sign indicates:

Explanation
Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times. The end of a reduced speed school zone will be indicated by an "End school zone" regulatory sign.

12. This road sign means:

georgia-hill
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that there is a steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage.

13. This is the shape and color of a ____ sign.

georgia-yield
Explanation
Downward-facing triangular signs mean drivers must yield. When approaching a yield sign, slow down to a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions and stop if necessary. If you must stop, do so at a marked stop line, if it exists.

14. You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

Explanation
If you hear a siren or an air horn close by but do not know exactly where the emergency vehicle is, safely pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you.

15. This sign means:

nebraska-pedestrian crossing
Explanation
This sign marks the presence of a crosswalk. Be alert to any pedestrians that may be crossing the roadway.

16. When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Explanation
To avoid being blinded when driving at night, do not look directly at the headlights of oncoming cars. Instead, look toward the right edge of the road until the oncoming driver has passed.
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