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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roads in Iowa is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. Iowa requires that you pass a vision screening before you get a driver’s license or learner’s permit. The IA DMV written test covers the contents of the Iowa Driver's Manual including highway signs, road rules, and safe driving techniques. The Iowa DMV knowledge test consists of 35 questions, and you'll need at least 28 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official IA driver's license test.
1. This road sign means:
pedestrian crossing
Residential care home ahead.
Pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians must give the right-of-way.
2. A solid red arrow means:
Left turns are not permitted.
Stop and do not turn until the arrow turns green.
None of the above.
3. Orange signs alert drivers to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.
True.
False.
4. Sharrows:
Indicate to bicyclists where to ride.
Discourage bicycling in the wrong direction.
All of the above.
5. This road sign means:
merging traffic sign
Lane shifting.
Do not block intersection.
Merging traffic.
6. What does a yellow X lane signal mean?
The lane signal is about to change to a green arrow.
You may use the lane below it.
The lane signal is about to turn red.
7. A flashing red light at an intersection means:
Stop and yield the right-of-way.
Stop and wait for the green light.
You have the right-of-way.
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