2025 Iowa Permit Test 12
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/iowa/car.
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9. If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:
Explanation
If the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are blinding, glance toward the right edge of the road instead of looking directly ahead. This should keep your vehicle safely on the road until you pass the oncoming vehicle.
10. You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?
Explanation
A green steady arrow means you may pass through the intersection in the direction that the arrow is pointing. Oncoming traffic is required to stop for turning traffic.
11. If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:
Explanation
Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Even if the water looks shallow, it may hide many kinds of hazards. If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and seek another route to your destination.
12. When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:
Explanation
When passing a vehicle that has just parked parallel to the road, you should assume the driver will open the door as you approach. Use extra caution when driving near parked vehicles.
13. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
Explanation
If your power steering stops working, additional effort will be required to maintain steering control. Reduce your speed and pull off the roadway to stop in a safe area.
14. When passing on a multilane highway:
Explanation
Before passing, you must make sure the passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal to show you are going to change lanes.
15. A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.
Explanation
When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to oncoming bicycles in the same manner that you would yield to oncoming motor vehicles. Keep your wheels straight while waiting to turn and proceed when the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians.
16. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.
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