2024 Iowa Permit Test 24
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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Passing Score
31. What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
Explanation
Every time you have to stop quickly, it takes time and fuel to accelerate and get your vehicle back up to the speed of traffic. Drivers who look far ahead of their vehicles can slow down gradually or change lanes to avoid unnecessary braking, leading to better gas mileage.
32. Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:
Explanation
Before you enter an intersection, look to both the left and right for approaching vehicles or crossing pedestrians. Look to your left a second time, as vehicle approaching from your left will be closer than those approaching from your right. Look across the intersection before you start to move to make sure the path is clear all the way through.
33. If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should:
Explanation
Stop at a railroad crossing when the warning lights start to flash and the gate lowers. Remain stopped until the gate is raised and the lights stop flashing. Never drive around lowered gates at a railroad crossing because it is against the law and very dangerous.
34. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to an upcoming traffic signal. They should be prepared to respond to a yellow light, red light, and/or cross traffic.
35. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Explanation
