Iowa Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

   • Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
   • Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line. ✓
   • Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
   • Passing is not allowed from either direction.

   Traffic Signs & Signals · Answer: B · Official handbook: iowadot.gov

2. Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

   • A tunnel
   • An intersection
   • A bridge ✓

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Official handbook: iowadot.gov

3. When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

   • You must always yield the right-of-way. ✓
   • You must tell them where to cross the street.
   • You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

   Sharing the Road · Answer: A · Official handbook: iowadot.gov

4. When changing lanes, you should never:

   • Cross the centerline in an intersection. ✓
   • Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
   • Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

   Highway & Freeway Driving · Answer: A · Official handbook: iowadot.gov

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