Free Iowa DOT Permit Practice Test 2025

List of questions (classic view)

1. You approach a person who is about to cross the road. The person is walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red. You must
2. You must start to signal at least 100 feet before a turn if the speed limit is
3. You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning
4. What does this sign indicate?
5. When you meet an oncoming school bus displaying flashing amber lights, you must
6. It is dangerous and unlawful in Iowa to __________ while driving.
7. When approaching a stationary vehicle such as a police car, tow truck, utility vehicle, or maintenance vehicle that is parked alongside the road and displaying flashing lights, you are required to
8. What does this sign mean?
9. When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using
10. The chances of hydroplaning increase at
11. To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn, you should look down the road at least
12. What does this sign mean?
13. When driving at night, you must switch to low-beam headlights when you are within _________ of an oncoming vehicle.
14. When you are changing lanes, all of the following are correct actions EXCEPT
15. Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
16. What does this sign mean?
17. When approaching an uncontrolled rural intersection, you should
18. To maintain a safe following distance, you should use
19. If you are being tailgated, what should you do?
20. What does this sign mean?
21. An uncontrolled intersection is
22. If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you must
23. The shared center lane on a two-way road is reserved for
24. What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
25. What does a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle mean?
26. Large flashing arrow panels may be used in work areas to direct drivers into
27. High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for
28. This figure shows
29. If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up on the travel lane or shoulder. What should you do instead?
30. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must
31. If you are going to stop or slow down where other drivers might not expect it, you should _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.
32. This driver has extended his left arm, bent and pointing straight up. This driver intends to
33. When the road or street is too narrow to make a U-turn and you cannot go around the block, make a _________ to turn around.
34. You should not start to pass if you are _________of a hill or curve.
35. What do double solid yellow lines in the center of a two-lane road mean?
36. What does this sign mean?
37. Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind your vehicle to anticipate problems is part of
38. At a railroad crossing with a lowered gate and flashing red signals, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail.
39. A truck or bus has large blind spots on each side, where a car cannot be seen. These blind spots are called
40. What does this sign posted at an intersection mean?