2025 Iowa Permit Test 6
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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17. 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.
19. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?
Explanation
When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
20. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Explanation
Crashes often happen when some drivers go faster or slower than other vehicles on the road. Always try to drive with the flow of traffic, within the posted speed limit.
21. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Explanation
Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.
23. Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.
Explanation
Using a phone while driving is a distraction that increases your risk of being involved in a crash.
24. When driving in fog, you should:
Explanation
When driving in fog, you should slow down and use your low beam headlights. If the fog is so bad that you cannot see, pull off the road and wait for the fog to clear.
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