Two cars reach an all-way stop at the same time. The other car is on your right. Both plan to go straight. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the car on your right.
When drivers arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Check that the other driver is actually proceeding safely.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 19, physical PDF page 19; Right-of-way rules. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
Another vehicle has already stopped at an all-way stop before you arrive. What determines who normally proceeds first?
Correct answer: The driver who stopped first normally proceeds first when safe.
At an all-way stop, arrival order normally determines priority. The simultaneous-arrival rule does not displace a vehicle that stopped first.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 19, physical PDF page 19; Right-of-way rules. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
You want to turn left at an intersection without a protected turn signal. An oncoming vehicle is going straight. What must you do?
Correct answer: Yield and wait for a safe gap before crossing its path.
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight. Signaling your intention does not give you priority.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 19, physical PDF page 19; Right-of-way rules. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
You are leaving a driveway that crosses a sidewalk before reaching the street. A person is approaching on the sidewalk. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop before the sidewalk and yield before entering the street.
Drivers leaving a private drive must stop before crossing the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and traffic on the public road.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed and physical PDF page 41, Required stops (stop before crossing a sidewalk from a private drive); page 19, Right-of-way rules (yield). Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
No sign prohibits a right turn on red. After stopping, you see a pedestrian crossing the road you would enter. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian and any conflicting traffic before turning.
A permitted right turn on red still requires a full stop and yielding to pedestrians and conflicting traffic.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 19, physical PDF page 19; Right-of-way rules. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
A bicyclist enters your path when the bicyclist should have yielded. You have room to slow safely. What is your responsibility?
Correct answer: Slow or stop as needed to prevent a collision.
Right-of-way rules do not excuse a driver from avoiding a collision. Take a safe defensive action even when another road user makes the mistake.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 18, physical PDF page 18; Right of way. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
A car approaching from your left has its right-turn signal on. You are waiting to enter its road. What is safest?
Correct answer: Wait until its movement confirms the turn and your path is clear.
An indicator can be left on or activated early. Confirm the vehicle is actually turning before relying on that opening.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 50, physical PDF page 50; Intersections. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
Cars are circulating in a roundabout as you approach the entrance. Who must yield?
Correct answer: You must yield to circulating traffic and crossing pedestrians.
Slow before a roundabout and yield before entering. Traffic already circulating has priority over entering traffic.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 54, physical PDF page 54; Roundabouts. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
You need a particular exit from a multilane roundabout. When should you choose the appropriate marked lane?
Correct answer: Before entering, then stay in that lane through the roundabout.
Select a lane using the approach signs and markings before entry. The manual directs drivers not to change lanes inside the roundabout.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 54, physical PDF page 54; Roundabouts. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
You are already crossing an intersection when an ambulance approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection, then pull toward the right edge and stop safely.
Do not block an intersection while yielding. Clear it first, then move right and stop safely for the emergency vehicle.
Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 19, physical PDF page 19; Emergency vehicles. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗
