Iowa Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Turn that way; oncoming traffic must stop

With a steady green arrow you may turn; oncoming traffic must stop. Drive only in the arrow's direction and yield to anyone already in the intersection.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The turn signal is about to turn red

A steady yellow arrow means the turn signal is about to turn red; don't enter if you can stop safely, but finish the turn if already in the intersection.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Proceed through with caution

Don't enter if you can stop safely; if you cannot, proceed through the intersection with caution.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic, then turn

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn left with caution; oncoming traffic has a green light.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Drivers turning that way must stop

Drivers turning left or right at a steady red arrow must stop.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Police, highway workers and school crossing guards

Traffic control can be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel or school crossing guards, and you must follow their directions.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.9 Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction

White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction; yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.12 Pavement Markings

Correct answer: A row of solid white triangles

Yield lines are a row of solid white triangles pointing toward approaching vehicles, marking where to yield.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.13 Yield Lines

Correct answer: No

Vehicles may enter and stop in the shared left-turn lane before turning left, but the lane cannot be used for passing.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.16 Shared Left-Turn Lane

Correct answer: Move out of the lane when safe

A steady yellow X means the lane's use is changing; move out as soon as it's safe. A flashing yellow X means turns only.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.15 Reversible Lanes

Correct answer: Look for bicyclists and not stop on the green

Pay close attention and look for bicyclists before crossing green pavement, and don't stop on it.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.19 Bicycle Lanes

Correct answer: Only when making a turn

Motorists may only drive in bicycle lanes when making turning movements, after looking carefully for bicyclists.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.19 Bicycle Lanes

Correct answer: Stop for anyone in the crosswalk

When the amber lights flash rapidly, motorists must stop for anyone within the crosswalk and watch for people about to enter.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Signals

Correct answer: Stop, then go if the crosswalk is clear

When the red lights flash, stop if you haven't already, then proceed with caution once the crosswalk is clear.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Signals

Correct answer: Proceed with caution

When all lights are dark, motorists can proceed with caution; the beacon works only when a pedestrian activates it.

Source: Chapter 2: Traffic Signs & Rules of the Road – 2.20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Signals