Printable IA Permit Practice Test

1. When no sign changes the rule, what is Iowa's general speed limit in a residential district?

1. 20 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 45 mph
4. 50 mph

2. What speed does Iowa's reflective orange triangle identify on a vehicle's rear?

1. The vehicle is traveling 35 mph or less
2. The vehicle is traveling exactly 25 mph
3. The vehicle is carrying hazardous cargo
4. The vehicle is stopped for an emergency

3. When turning left at an intersection, which traffic must the turning driver yield to?

1. Oncoming cars going straight
2. Cars parked on the left shoulder
3. Only vehicles behind the turner
4. No traffic if the turn signal is on

4. If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in an intersection, what should you do first?

1. Drive through the intersection before pulling over
2. Stop immediately across the intersection
3. Reverse into the cross street
4. Turn around and follow the emergency vehicle

5. What revocation pattern does Iowa describe for an underage driver based on BAC?

1. 60 days at .02 or more, and 180 days at .08 or more
2. 30 days at .02 or more, and 60 days at .08 or more
3. 60 days only when BAC reaches .08
4. 180 days for every underage BAC reading

6. Can an Iowa driver under 18 receive a temporary restricted license during an OWI revocation?

1. No, not while the license is revoked for OWI
2. Yes, automatically after 10 days
3. Yes, but only for school travel
4. Yes, after paying the fine

7. When may an Iowa driver transport an open container of alcohol in a vehicle?

1. When it is stored in the trunk
2. When it is held by a passenger
3. When the vehicle is on an interstate
4. When the driver has not been drinking

8. Which item should an Iowa driver always have with them while driving?

1. A license or permit
2. A vehicle title
3. A repair receipt
4. A road map

9. Which screening is required when an applicant applies for an Iowa license?

1. A vision screening
2. A hearing test by a private clinic
3. A cholesterol screening
4. A road test before any knowledge test

10. How close to a railroad crossing is parking prohibited in Iowa?

1. Within 50 feet
2. Within 5 feet
3. Within 10 feet
4. Within 20 feet

11. Which farm-equipment trip is listed as an Iowa driver's-license exemption?

1. Travel between the home farm and nearby farmland within two miles
2. Any farm trip across Iowa without a license
3. Travel from a farm to any city beyond the county
4. A daily commute in a passenger car owned by a farm

12. What situation does an Iowa wrong-way sign describe?

1. A wrong turn has placed the vehicle in a lane of oncoming traffic
2. The roadway ahead has a steep hill
3. A lane is reserved for buses only
4. The driver may pass because traffic is light

13. When this sign is posted, which maneuver is forbidden?

1. Turning right
2. Turning left
3. Driving straight ahead
4. Changing lanes after the intersection

14. What should a driver anticipate after seeing an advance railroad warning?

1. Railroad tracks crossing the road ahead
2. A bicycle lane beginning immediately
3. A hospital entrance
4. A mandatory U-turn

15. What does a school-bus-stop-ahead warning tell a driver to expect?

1. A stopped school bus may pick up or drop off passengers
2. A stop sign has been removed
3. A railroad gate is about to close
4. A school zone has ended

16. What change does a divided-highway-begins warning announce?

1. Two-way traffic will be divided by a center strip
2. All traffic will share one undivided lane
3. The roadway is ending at a railroad track
4. U-turns are required around the next island

17. How should a driver respond when a warning sign shows a changing road direction ahead?

1. Prepare for the change before entering it
2. Wait until the vehicle reaches the hazard to react
3. Drive on the shoulder to make more room
4. Treat the warning as a speed minimum

18. What must a driver do at an octagonal stop sign?

1. Come to a full stop and wait until the crossing area is clear
2. Slow down only if another vehicle is visible
3. Yield without stopping when traveling straight
4. Stop after entering the intersection

19. What does Iowa reserve the octagon shape for?

1. A stop sign
2. A yield sign
3. A railroad crossing warning
4. A school crossing sign

20. When a steady yellow signal appears, which response matches Iowa guidance?

1. Enter the intersection faster to beat the red signal
2. Do not enter if you can stop safely; otherwise continue cautiously
3. Stop in the intersection even if the vehicle has already crossed the line
4. Treat it as a flashing red signal and wait for a full cycle

21. At a stop sign with a marked stop line, where should the vehicle stop?

1. At or beyond the crosswalk so the driver can see cross traffic
2. At the stop line, before the vehicle reaches it
3. Beside the sign, even if that is inside the intersection
4. Only after another vehicle has stopped first

22. An Iowa driver under 18 has a license revoked for OWI. Can they get a temporary restricted license?

1. No, offenders under 18 are not eligible for a temporary restricted license during the revocation
2. Yes, after 30 days
3. Yes, for school and work only
4. Yes, with an ignition interlock

23. What do the shape and color of a traffic sign help a driver identify?

1. The type of information the sign provides
2. The vehicle's required fuel grade
3. The distance since the last license renewal
4. The weather forecast for the next hour

24. Before turning on a flashing yellow arrow at an Iowa intersection, what must a driver do?

1. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn with caution
2. Stop and wait for a solid green arrow
3. Turn immediately because cross traffic must stop
4. Treat the signal as a flashing red light

25. What does Iowa right-of-way law give a driver?

1. A duty to yield when required, but not an automatic right to proceed
2. A guarantee that other road users will stop
3. Permission to continue whenever the driver arrives first
4. Priority over pedestrians in every intersection

26. How close may a vehicle be parked to a fire hydrant in Iowa?

1. It may not be closer than five feet
2. It may be within one foot if hazard lights are on
3. It may be within ten feet but not five feet
4. It may be directly beside the hydrant for loading

27. When may a driver under 18 talk on the phone while driving?

1. Only when the vehicle is completely stopped off the traveled portion of the roadway
2. Whenever a passenger holds the phone for the driver
3. Whenever the call is shorter than one minute
4. Whenever the driver uses a speaker but continues moving

28. What restraint is required for a child under six years old in Iowa?

1. A child restraint system, such as a safety seat or booster seat
2. A seat belt alone in every seating position
3. A rear-facing restraint only after the child turns six
4. No restraint if the trip is within the neighborhood

29. What must a driver do for a pedestrian who is in or about to enter a crosswalk?

1. Yield to the pedestrian
2. Continue if the crosswalk has no painted lines
3. Yield only at a traffic signal
4. Sound the horn and proceed first

30. What does Iowa's Hill warning sign tell a driver to do?

1. Shift into neutral
2. Turn off the engine to save fuel
3. Check your brakes before going down the hill
4. Increase speed to climb

31. When passing a large truck, when should the passing driver move back into the original lane?

1. After seeing the front of the truck being passed in the rearview mirror and clearing it well
2. As soon as the passing vehicle's front bumper reaches the truck's cab
3. Before the truck appears in the side mirror
4. Immediately after pulling alongside the truck

32. What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol on a regulatory sign mean?

1. The action shown by the symbol is prohibited
2. The action shown is recommended during bad weather
3. The roadway is reserved for the symbol shown
4. The symbol identifies the next available service

33. What color are most Iowa warning signs?

1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. White
4. Brown

34. After slowing for a yield sign, what must a driver give to traffic in the intersection or roadway being entered?

1. The right of way
2. A green light
3. A minimum five-second wait
4. Permission to pass on the shoulder

35. How should a driver respond when a bicyclist may still be vulnerable in an intersection, even if the driver seems to have priority?

1. Use defensive driving and be ready to yield to avoid a collision
2. Continue without checking because priority removes all responsibility
3. Sound the horn and force the bicyclist to stop
4. Pass within the intersection before the bicyclist reaches the lane

36. At an uncontrolled intersection, what is the basic responsibility of every driver?

1. Slow down and approach carefully
2. Accelerate to clear the crossing first
3. Assume the wider road has priority
4. Stop only when another driver honks

37. When an emergency vehicle approaches and you are already in an intersection, when should you pull over?

1. After driving through the intersection
2. Before entering the intersection
3. Immediately in the intersection
4. Only after following the emergency vehicle

38. What is one leading cause of crashes on Iowa roadways?

1. Wildlife, typically deer
2. Only parked delivery trucks
3. Exclusively wet pavement
4. Animals only inside city limits

39. When all lights on a pedestrian hybrid beacon are dark, what may motorists do?

1. Proceed with caution
2. Stop until a police officer waves them through
3. Accelerate through the crosswalk
4. Ignore pedestrians because the beacon is off

40. How should you respond when another driver shows signs of aggressive driving toward you?

1. Slow down or pull over to avoid the driver
2. Make eye contact and challenge the driver
3. Race ahead to prevent the driver from passing
4. Brake suddenly to make the driver stop