2024 Iowa Permit Test 23
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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17. A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Explanation
Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.
18. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Explanation
Drinking coffee will not reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While it may help you to stay awake, it cannot change your BAC or make you sober.
19. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
Explanation
Do not use your high beam headlights when approaching or following another vehicle at night. Switch to the low beam setting to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
20. This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:
Explanation
A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you may use the lane indicated.
21. At a school crossing sign, you should:
Explanation
You must always yield to pedestrians who are in or about to enter a crosswalk. Be alert to pedestrians when driving across intersections or turning.
22. Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.
Explanation
Never drive through, around, or under gates or barriers at a railroad crossing. It is illegal and very dangerous.
23. Because there is often slow-moving traffic on county highways, you should:
Explanation