2025 Iowa Permit Test 20
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. When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:
Explanation
To avoid the need for last-minute braking or turning, consistently watch the road far ahead of your vehicle. By looking ahead and being ready to stop or change lanes if needed, you can drive more safely, save fuel, and help keep traffic moving at a steady pace.
10. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Explanation
Drivers must obey special signs or instructions given by flaggers. They are in place to keep drivers and workers safe.
11. You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Explanation
Use the entrance ramp to accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic and yield to traffic already using the freeway. Before entering traffic, use your mirrors and check your blind spots to verify that you have room to safely merge.
12. Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.
Explanation
Drivers must be especially careful when driving near a cyclist and should maintain a safe operating distance between their vehicle and the cyclist.
13. To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
Explanation
To check your blind spot before changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder in the direction that you plan to move.
14. You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
Explanation
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must slow down, yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop your vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
15. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
Explanation
To prevent hydroplaning, you should ensure that the tires on your vehicle have good tread depth and are inflated to the proper pressure. Reduce the speed of your vehicle when driving in the rain. Hydroplaning occurs most frequently at higher speeds.
16. This sign indicates that:
Explanation
This sign warns that there is a steep hill or downgrade ahead.
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