Try again Read the Iowa guide Question 1 of 20 A black-and-white horizontal arrow sign tells you: A One-way traffic in the direction of the arrow B Two-way traffic ahead C No turns allowed D Detour route Explanation. Black-on-white horizontal arrows mark one-way streets — traffic moves only in the direction the arrow points. Question 2 of 20 If your vehicle's right wheels drift off the pavement, you should: A Steer sharply back onto the pavement immediately B Brake hard to slow down C Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer back gently when speeds match D Accelerate to climb back onto the pavement Explanation. Sharp steering at speed causes rollover. Slow down gradually, then ease back onto the pavement when the speed differential is small. Question 3 of 20 Driving a vehicle with a broken windshield wiper in rain is: A Allowed if you can see B Illegal in most states C Allowed at low speeds D A minor offense Explanation. A broken wiper that prevents safe operation in rain is generally illegal — equipment violations and unsafe-vehicle citations apply. Question 4 of 20 The safest way to enter a freeway is to: A Stop at the end of the entrance ramp B Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a gap C Cross multiple lanes immediately D Drive on the shoulder until a gap appears Explanation. Use the entrance ramp to accelerate to freeway speed, signal, then merge smoothly into a gap. Question 5 of 20 When you hear a siren and see flashing emergency lights approaching from any direction, you must: A Stop immediately wherever you are B Speed up to clear the intersection C Pull as far right as safely possible and stop D Continue at normal speed unless they are behind you Explanation. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until all emergency vehicles have passed. Never block an intersection — drive through and then pull over. Question 6 of 20 A "Wrong Way" sign means: A You may turn around in the road B You are driving against the legal flow of traffic C There is a detour ahead D You are entering a one-way street going the right way Explanation. Wrong Way signs are usually paired with Do Not Enter signs on freeway exit ramps. Pull over safely, turn around, and re-enter going the correct direction. Question 7 of 20 What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Iowa? A 14 B 15 C 16 D 14 Explanation. In Iowa, the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit is 14. Applicants under 18 typically need parental consent. Question 8 of 20 Motorcycles are entitled to: A Half a traffic lane B A full traffic lane C The shoulder only D The bicycle lane only Explanation. Motorcycles have the right to a full lane. Do not share or "split" a lane with a motorcycle. Question 9 of 20 Seatbelts in the front seat of a vehicle are required: A For the driver only B For all front-seat occupants C For passengers under 18 only D Only on highways Explanation. All 50 states require seatbelts for front-seat occupants. Most states also require them for back-seat passengers under 18 (and many for all back-seat passengers). Question 10 of 20 What should you do if your accelerator gets stuck while driving? A Turn off the engine immediately B Shift into neutral and brake to stop C Pump the brake and steer onto the shoulder D Turn the steering wheel sharply Explanation. Shift to neutral first — the engine can rev safely while disengaged from the wheels — then brake to stop. Turning off the engine disables power steering. Question 11 of 20 A blue painted curb means: A Disabled parking only with valid placard B Police vehicles only C Five-minute loading zone D Bus stop Explanation. Blue curbs are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or plate. Question 12 of 20 When sharing the road with motorcycles, you should: A Follow more closely than usual to be visible B Allow more following distance than for cars C Pass quickly to avoid being seen D Use the same following distance as for cars Explanation. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds when behind one. Question 13 of 20 The minimum following distance under ideal conditions is: A One second B Two seconds C Three seconds D Five seconds Explanation. The three-second rule: pick a fixed point, count three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it. Add a second per adverse condition. Question 14 of 20 A solid white line on the right edge of the road marks: A The center of the road B The edge of the traveled lane C A passing zone D A bicycle lane Explanation. Solid white edge lines mark the right boundary of the traveled lane. Crossing them generally means you have left the lane. Question 15 of 20 When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must: A Stop and wait for a train regardless B Slow down and look both ways before crossing C Speed up to clear it quickly D Honk before crossing Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding. Question 16 of 20 A red circle with a slash through any image means: A That action is permitted B That action is required C That action is prohibited D That action is recommended Explanation. A red circle with a diagonal line through a symbol always means the depicted action is forbidden (no left turn, no parking, no U-turn). Question 17 of 20 What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? A Slow down and proceed with caution B Stop completely, then proceed when safe C Stop and wait for the light to turn green D The signal is malfunctioning — call 911 Explanation. Treat a flashing red signal exactly like a stop sign — come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe. Question 18 of 20 In a four-wheel skid, you should: A Slam on the brakes B Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas C Turn the wheel sharply away from the skid D Shift to neutral and accelerate Explanation. "Steer into the skid" — point the wheels where you want the car to go and ease off the gas. Sudden braking worsens a skid. Question 19 of 20 "Move Over" laws require you to: A Slow down for any pedestrian B Change lanes or slow down when passing a stopped emergency or roadside vehicle C Move to the right lane on all freeways D Yield to commercial vehicles Explanation. Move Over laws apply when you pass any stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside-assistance vehicle with flashing lights. Question 20 of 20 At a four-way stop where two cars arrive at the same time, who has the right of way? A The car going faster B The car on the right C The car on the left D The larger vehicle Explanation. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way. Grade my test Your answers stay on your device — nothing is saved or sent.
