2025 Iowa Permit Test 17
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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25. At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:
Explanation
If you are in a lane corresponding to a signal displaying a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow when the way is clear. This is true whether the arrow is displayed alone or together with another signal.
26. Check your rearview mirrors:
Explanation
When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors so you know the positions of vehicles near you.
27. When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
Explanation
Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.
28. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow and black. This sign tells drivers that a lane is ending and that they should prepare to allow traffic to merge safely.
29. Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:
Explanation
A double solid yellow line down the center of a road indicates that traffic is moving in opposite directions and that passing is not allowed from either direction.
30. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
Explanation
If there is danger, you may need to sound a sharp blast on your horn. Do this when a child or any other pedestrian is about to enter into the street in front of your moving vehicle.
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