2025 Iowa Permit Test 18
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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Passing Score
1. A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:
Explanation
If there is an available passing lane, you may pass on the right of a vehicle or bicycle that is turning left or waiting to turn left. It is also legal to pass on the right when driving on a multilane road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. You may never drive off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the road to pass another vehicle.
2. You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:
Explanation
Even after a train passes, watch out for a second train approaching on any track. Do not proceed until all gates have been lifted and all warning signals have stopped flashing.
3. When being passed by another vehicle:
Explanation
When being passed, you must yield to the passing vehicle and not increase your speed. Allow the vehicle to safely merge back into your lane.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:
Explanation
If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.
7. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
Explanation
A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. If you encounter a flashing red light, you should come to a complete stop, yield to appropriate traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
8. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
Explanation
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.
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