Right of Way & Intersections — 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. Right of Way & Intersections: 40 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Iowa Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 40 (6% 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 (40)
1. When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
2. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
- Either one
- The vehicle on the left ✓
- The vehicle on the right
- Neither
Answer: B. The vehicle on the left
3. Drivers turning left must yield to:
- Overtaking cars.
- Oncoming cars. ✓
- No one.
Answer: B. Oncoming cars.
4. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
- Is not required to stop.
- Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
- Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
- Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway. ✓
Answer: D. Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.
5. You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
- The driver on your left has the right-of-way.
- You have the right-of-way. ✓
- Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.
Answer: B. You have the right-of-way.
6. If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
- Slow down and look both ways.
- Maintain your speed and look both ways.
- Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions. ✓
Answer: C. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
7. Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:
- Left, your right, then your left again. ✓
- Right.
- Left.
Answer: A. Left, your right, then your left again.
8. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
- The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
- The car on the left has the right-of-way.
- The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right. ✓
- The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.
Answer: C. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
9. You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:
- Speed up to beat the red light.
- Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
- Come to a safe stop. ✓
Answer: C. Come to a safe stop.
10. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
- Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
- Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
- Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
- Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. ✓
Answer: D. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook