2026 Iowa Permit DMV Test 11 (25 Questions And Complete Answers)

How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

1. Do not speed when the roads are wet.
2. Use tires with proper air pressure.
3. Replace tires with bad tread.
4. All of the above.

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

1. Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
2. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.
3. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

When being passed by another vehicle:

1. Brake hard.
2. Maintain a constant speed.
3. Speed up.

Which is the correct sequence of events as a school bus driver prepares to stop to load or unload children?

1. Amber lights flash at the top of the bus, the bus stops as red lights flash, a stop arm goes out, and the door opens for the school children.
2. The bus driver activates red flashing lights at the top of the bus, then activates amber flashing lights when the children are unloaded or seated.
3. A stop arm goes out, amber lights begin flashing, and the school bus stops to load or unload children.

When changing lanes, you should never:'

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

Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

1. A tunnel
2. An intersection
3. A bridge

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

1. Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
2. Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
3. Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
4. Look toward the right side of the road.

The proper way to make a right turn is to:

1. Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.
2. Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning.
3. Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the centerline before turning.

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:;

1. Before you start driving.
2. Whenever you need to use them.
3. Before you get into the car.

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

1. Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.
2. Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.
3. Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.