Iowa Driver's License Test Right-of-Way Rules

Question 1

At an uncontrolled intersection in Iowa, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver who arrives first; or if simultaneous, the driver on the right

Answer

The driver on the wider road

Answer

The driver traveling faster

Answer

The driver with more passengers

Question 2

When must Iowa drivers yield to pedestrians at intersections?

Accepted Answer

Whenever a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, with or without a signal

Answer

Only when a traffic officer directs it

Answer

When the pedestrian signal shows walk

Answer

Only at marked crosswalks with painted lines

Question 3

Who has the right of way when a driver is turning left at an Iowa intersection?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic going straight

Answer

The turning vehicle

Answer

The vehicle that arrived first

Answer

The larger vehicle

Question 4

At a T-intersection in Iowa, who yields?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the terminating street must yield

Answer

The vehicle on the through street

Answer

The smaller vehicle yields

Answer

The vehicle turning right yields

Question 5

In Iowa, when does a driver entering a highway from a private road or driveway need to yield?

Accepted Answer

Always — to all pedestrians and vehicles on the highway

Answer

Only when traffic is heavy

Answer

Only when a yield sign is posted

Answer

Only during daylight hours

Question 6

When two vehicles approach each other on a narrow Iowa bridge, who should yield?

Accepted Answer

The first vehicle to reach the bridge proceeds; the other yields

Answer

The vehicle going uphill

Answer

The vehicle going downhill

Answer

Larger vehicles always have priority