Iowa Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions

Correct answer: Failure to yield the right-of-way

Failure to yield the right-of-way is the number one cause of traffic-related fatalities in Iowa.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.22 Intersections

Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

At an all-way stop, the first to arrive goes first; for vehicles arriving together, the vehicle to the right goes first.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.22 Intersections

Correct answer: Pedestrians

Drivers crossing a sidewalk or entering or exiting a driveway, alley or parking lot must yield to pedestrians; driving on a sidewalk is illegal except to cross it.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.22 Intersections

Correct answer: The left-turning driver

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars going straight ahead.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.22 Intersections

Correct answer: Pedestrians and people using human-powered devices

Vehicles must yield to pedestrians on foot and those using any human-powered device (pedestrian conveyance), like wheelchairs, strollers, skateboards and scooters.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.4 Pedestrian Conveyance

Correct answer: At least 500 feet

Stay at least 500 feet behind any emergency vehicle using lights and sirens.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.23 Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Drive through, then pull over

If you're in an intersection, including a roundabout, drive through it before pulling over to the right.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.23 Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: No

If you're on a highway separated by a median and the emergency vehicle is on the other side, you don't have to stop.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.23 Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

Stop no closer than 15 feet from the rear of the bus and stay stopped until the arm retracts and the bus moves.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.24 School Buses

Correct answer: Slow to 20 mph or less and prepare to stop

When amber lights flash, slow to no more than 20 mph and be prepared to stop; stop when the bus stops with its arm extended.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.24 School Buses

Correct answer: When meeting it in the opposite lanes

On four or more lanes, traffic meeting the bus in the opposite lanes need not stop; it's the only time you may pass a stopped bus with its arm out.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.24 School Buses

Correct answer: Suspension for up to 180 days

Violating the school bus law may result in your license being suspended for up to 180 days.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.24 School Buses

Correct answer: Emergency, tow, maintenance, garbage and any car with hazards on

The law covers stopped emergency, tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste and recycling vehicles with flashing lights, and any vehicle with hazards on.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.27 Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law

Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop

If a lane change isn't possible or safe, slow down to a speed reasonable for conditions and be prepared to stop.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.27 Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law

Correct answer: Suspension for up to one year

Violating the Move Over or Slow Down Law may result in license suspension for up to one year.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.27 Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law