2024 Iowa Permit Test 9
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. This road sign indicates:
Explanation
This advisory speed sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit (in this example, 30 mph).
18. When changing lanes you should not:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Use your turn signal to let other drivers know you plan to change lanes. Check for other drivers who also may be moving into the same lane.
19. To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Explanation
Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.
20. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
Explanation
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to those working in construction zones.
21. Blue traffic signs offer information on:
Explanation
Blue signs on the roadway are service signs. They are used to provide information about motorist services, such as upcoming rest areas, food options, or nearby hospitals.
22. You see a school bus using flashing amber lights. What is the bus driver doing?
Explanation
When you meet a school bus that is displaying flashing amber lights, you must drive no faster than 20 mph and be prepared to stop. You may not pass a school bus when its amber lights are flashing.
23. It is important to slow down:
Explanation
You should always slow down when driving on narrow or winding roads, near intersections, near railroad crossings, on hills, in sharp or blind curves, where there are pedestrians or driving hazards, and when the roads are wet or slippery.
24. When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:
Explanation
