Iowa Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Iowa law requires signaling at least 100 feet before a turn at 45 mph or less, and at least 300 feet above 45 mph.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.7 Backing

Correct answer: At least 300 feet

If the speed limit is faster than 45 mph, you must signal at least 300 feet before you turn.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.7 Backing

Correct answer: From a one-way street's left lane onto a one-way street

You may turn left on red from the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques

Correct answer: They're generally unsafe; go to the nearest intersection

Three-point turns are generally not safe and increase collision risk; it's better to proceed to the nearest intersection.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques

Correct answer: After you pass the driveway

Don't signal too early; if there are streets or driveways before your turn, wait until you've passed them to signal.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.8 Proper Turning Techniques

Correct answer: The lane closest to the one you came from

Turn from the lane closest to your direction and into the lane closest to the one you came from.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.18 General Lane Use

Correct answer: Turning your head to look back

Turn your head to see beyond the head restraint; mirrors and cameras alone don't give a full view and can mislead depth perception.

Source: Chapter 4: Basic Driving Skills – 4.7 Backing

Correct answer: Turn right, merge left and U-turn at a median opening

Side-road drivers turn right onto the highway, merge into the left lane and make a U-turn at a designated median opening.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.3 Reduced-Conflict Intersection

Correct answer: Cross to the median, stop, then cross the other side

Stop at the sign, look left and proceed into the median when safe; stop in the median, look right, then cross or turn.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.1 Intersections

Correct answer: Change lanes inside it

Don't change lanes in the roundabout or drive beside trucks; choose your lane before the yield line.

Source: Chapter 5: Applying Your Driving Skills – 5.5 Roundabouts