Iowa Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Iowa Driver's License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with its siren on approaches. What should you do?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Iowa Driver's License Manual (Form M M1170 07/23/2026). 8 of the 20 Iowa questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Iowa or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with its siren on approaches. What should you do?
- A Stop right where you are
- B Drive through the intersection, then pull to the right
- C Back up out of the intersection
- D Speed up and stay ahead of the ambulance
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B. Drive through the intersection, then pull to the right
Pull to the right edge of the road when an emergency vehicle approaches from any direction. If you are already in an intersection or roundabout, drive through it first, then pull over.
On a road with a 35 mph speed limit, how far before a turn does Iowa law require you to signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 300 feet
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B. At least 100 feet
Iowa requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before the turn when the speed limit is 45 mph or less. On faster roads the distance goes up to 300 feet, because traffic needs more time to react.
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On a two-lane road, the center line has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?
- A No, because the solid line is on your side
- B Yes, if no oncoming car is in sight
- C Yes, but only to pass a slow farm vehicle
- D No, and the other side cannot pass either
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A. No, because the solid line is on your side
When a solid and a broken yellow line run together, the line nearest you decides. A solid line on your side means no passing, while drivers with the broken line on their side may pass when safe.
What is the basic color of work zone signs and warning devices?
- A Yellow
- B Fluorescent pink
- C Brown
- D Orange
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D. Orange
Orange is the basic color for road work, temporary traffic control and maintenance warnings. When you see orange, expect changing speed limits, lane shifts and workers on the road.
Which lights should you use when driving in fog?
- A High beams, to see farther ahead
- B Low beams or fog lights
- C Parking lights only
- D Hazard lights only
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B. Low beams or fog lights
In fog, use low beams or fog lights if you have them. High beams reflect off the fog and reduce your visibility even more.