2025 Iowa Permit Test 23
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. As you approach the top of a hill, you should:
Explanation
You may not know what is on the other side of a hill or just around a curve, even if you have driven the road many times. If a vehicle is stalled just out of sight on the roadway, you must be able to stop. Whenever you come to a hill or curve, adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary.
10. Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:
Explanation
Make room for vehicles that are entering a freeway. If possible, merge into the next lane to create a gap for the incoming vehicles. If you cannot merge, adjust your speed to allow for the vehicles to enter traffic as smoothly and safely as possible.
11. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
Explanation
Stopping distances increase on wet or icy roads. Stopping distances also increase on road surfaces covered in loose gravel or stones.
12. If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
Explanation
If your vehicle goes into a skid, you should turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go. As soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out, turn the steering wheel back the other way.
13. If you find yourself in a skid:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, do not use the brakes. Braking could make the skid worse.
14. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
Explanation
You should avoid making any sudden changes in speed or direction when driving on a slippery surface. Reduce your speed on slippery roads and do not use cruise control.
15. When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:
Explanation
When you are turning left from a two-way street, begin in the lane closest to the centerline and start your turn just before the front of your car reaches the center of the intersection. Do not cut the corner. Steering hand-over-hand, turn into the first available legal lane.
16. When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to:
Explanation
When driving on an interstate highway, be aware of upcoming on-ramps. When traffic permits, move out of the right-hand lane to allow vehicles to enter from the on-ramps to your right.
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