Highway & Freeway Driving — Iowa
Iowa permit practice test: 695 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Highway & Freeway Driving: 65 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Iowa Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 65 (9% of 695 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (65)
1. Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?
- Slower traffic must keep to the right.
- Change lanes without signaling. ✓
- If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.
Answer: B. Change lanes without signaling.
2. When changing lanes, you should:
- Rely on your mirrors.
- Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
- Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
- Always check your blind spot. ✓
Answer: D. Always check your blind spot.
3. You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:
- Using your rearview and side mirrors.
- Using your rearview mirror.
- Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder. ✓
Answer: C. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
4. When passing another vehicle:
- Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.
- Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.
- Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible. ✓
Answer: C. Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.
5. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
- At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway. ✓
- Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
- The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.
Answer: A. At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
6. When changing lanes:
- Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear. ✓
- Check the inside rearview mirror.
- Slow down.
Answer: A. Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.
7. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
- Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
- Merge carefully into the gap. ✓
- Wait for the lane to clear before merging.
Answer: B. Merge carefully into the gap.
8. Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.
- True
- False ✓
Answer: B. False
9. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
- You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.
- You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. ✓
- You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.
Answer: B. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
10. If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
- Stay in the center lane.
- Move to the lane on your right. ✓
- Move to the lane on your left.
Answer: B. Move to the lane on your right.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook