RRoad Rules Prep

Iowa Intersections practice

Practice 21 Iowa DMV questions on intersections. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

Is it legal to make a right turn when the traffic light is red?

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  • A.Yes, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.✓
  • B.Yes, but only if a sign permits you to do so.
  • C.No, you can never turn right at a red signal.
  • D.Yes, this is a "protected" turn, so you have the right-of-way.

Why: In most places, you can turn right at a red light, but only after coming to a complete stop. You must also yield to all pedestrians and any other traffic before making your turn safely.

2

Two cars arrive at an intersection at approximately the same time. Which statement is correct?

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  • A.This is an uncontrolled intersection; one driver must wave the other one through.
  • B.Car B must yield to all vehicles turning left.
  • C.Car A must yield because it is turning left.✓
  • D.The car on the busier road has the right-of-way.

Why: Car A must yield to Car B. The general rule of the road is that vehicles turning left must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic that is proceeding straight.

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