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Iowa Permit Test Practice Questions - Iowa Driver's License Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does a red octagonal traffic sign always mean?
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution
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B
Come to a complete stop
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C
Yield to oncoming traffic
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D
Road work ahead
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What does a downward-pointing triangular sign mean?
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down, give the right-of-way to other traffic, and stop if necessary
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C
No vehicles allowed beyond this point
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D
Two-way traffic ahead
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to convey what type of message?
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A
Regulations you must obey by law
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B
A general warning about conditions ahead
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C
Directions to nearby services and rest areas
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D
Construction or maintenance work zones
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does an orange diamond or rectangular sign indicate?
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A
A school zone is ahead
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B
A construction, maintenance, or work zone area
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C
A scenic route or point of interest
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D
A no-passing zone begins
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What color and shape are used for signs that mark school zones and school crossings?
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A
Yellow diamond
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B
Fluorescent yellow-green pentagon
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C
Orange rectangle
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D
Blue square
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A round sign with a black symbol of a train inside is used to warn drivers of what?
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A
A railroad crossing ahead
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B
A train station with public parking
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C
A no-trucks zone
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D
A weight-limited bridge
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does a steady red traffic signal mean?
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A
Slow down and proceed if the way is clear
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B
Stop completely and remain stopped until the light turns green
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C
Stop, then go when safe regardless of other traffic
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D
The signal is malfunctioning
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you do when a traffic signal is showing a steady yellow light?
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A
Speed up to get through the intersection before it turns red
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B
Prepare to stop because the light is about to turn red
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C
Stop immediately under all circumstances
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D
Proceed without slowing because yellow means caution
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When you approach an intersection where the traffic signals are completely dark and not working, you should treat the intersection as if it is controlled by what?
Choose one answer below.
A
A green light in all directions
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B
Stop signs in all directions
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C
A flashing yellow light
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D
No control at all
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A flashing red traffic signal requires a driver to do what?
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping
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B
Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe, as at a stop sign
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C
Continue through the intersection at the posted speed
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D
Stop and wait for the light to turn green
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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A
Stop completely before entering the intersection
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B
Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution
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C
The intersection is closed to traffic
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D
Yield only to pedestrians
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A green arrow shown with a red light at an intersection means what?
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A
You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to crossing pedestrians
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B
You must stop because the red light overrides the arrow
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C
All traffic in your lane may proceed straight ahead
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D
The arrow is a malfunction and should be ignored
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QUESTION 13 / 25
On a two-lane road, what does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
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A
Passing is permitted when the way ahead is clear
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B
Passing is not allowed on your side of the road
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C
The road ahead becomes a one-way street
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D
You may park along the line at any time
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a broken white line between lanes of traffic indicate?
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A
Traffic is moving in opposite directions
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B
Lane changes are permitted when it is safe
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C
Lane changes are prohibited
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D
The lane is reserved for buses only
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A double solid yellow line in the center of the road means what?
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A
Passing is allowed for both directions of traffic
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B
Neither direction of traffic may cross the line to pass
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C
Only the left lane may pass
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D
The lane to the right is for parking
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a solid white line along the edge of the roadway mark?
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A
The center line dividing opposing traffic
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B
The right edge of the travel lane
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C
A reserved carpool lane
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D
A no-parking zone
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A center lane marked on both sides by a solid and a broken yellow line, with left-turn arrows, is used for what?
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A
Passing slower vehicles
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B
Making left turns from either direction of travel
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C
Driving straight through at higher speeds
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D
Emergency vehicle access only
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a white-painted bicycle symbol with arrows (a 'sharrow') in the travel lane indicate?
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A
Bicycles are prohibited from that lane
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B
The lane is shared by motor vehicles and bicycles
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C
Only bicycles may use that lane
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D
A bike rack is located ahead
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A white rectangular sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' is an example of what kind of sign?
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A
A warning sign
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B
A regulatory sign
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C
A guide sign
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D
A recreation sign
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does a pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road mean?
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A
A no-passing zone begins
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B
A divided highway ends
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C
A weigh station is ahead
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D
Speed limit increases ahead
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A blue rectangular sign with a white symbol most often provides information about what?
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A
Upcoming hazards in the roadway
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B
Motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, and hospitals
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C
Speed limits and traffic regulations
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D
Construction zones
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign showing an arrow that curves to the right warns you of what?
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A
A right turn lane begins
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B
A curve in the road to the right ahead
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C
A right turn is prohibited
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D
A one-way road to the right
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does a white regulatory sign showing a red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol mean?
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A
The action shown by the symbol is recommended
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B
The action shown by the symbol is prohibited
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C
The symbol marks a service available ahead
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D
The symbol indicates a warning only
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign showing two cars, one passing the other with arrows, warns of what?
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A
A passing lane is available ahead
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B
A merge where two lanes become one
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C
A divided highway begins
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D
A truck route ahead
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign with the point up usually indicate?
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A
A railroad crossing
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B
A school zone or school crossing
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C
A no-passing zone
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D
A hospital ahead
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