Iowa road signs practice
16 questions on 16 signs, from permit practice written from the official Iowa handbook. 10 at a time; signs you miss come back first.
Sample Iowa sign questions
1.You see this sign before a long downgrade. What should you do?
- ASpeed up to keep momentum
- BSwitch to cruise control
- CCheck your brakes first
- DShift into neutral
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✓ C. Check your brakes first
This hill sign warns that the road ahead goes down a hill. Check your brakes before going down.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 9
2.A farm vehicle ahead of you shows this sign on its rear. What does it tell you?
- AIt is wider than one lane
- BIt is carrying hazardous cargo
- CIt is about to turn left
- DIt is going 35 mph or less
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✓ D. It is going 35 mph or less
This reflective orange triangle means the vehicle travels at 35 mph or less. Slow down early and pass with care.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 11
3.You see a round yellow sign ahead. What is coming up?
- AA sharp curve
- BA railroad crossing
- CA stop sign
- DA school crossing
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✓ B. A railroad crossing
A round (circle) sign warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 7
4.You see this sign on a rural road at dusk. What should you do?
- AFlash your high beams constantly
- BSpeed up to pass the area fast
- CHonk to keep animals away
- DSlow down and watch carefully
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✓ D. Slow down and watch carefully
This sign means deer may be trying to cross the road. Slow down and watch carefully.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 9