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

At uncontrolled intersections, the first to arrive goes first; if two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the one on the right has priority.

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

Iowa drivers must yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk — marked or unmarked — whether or not a pedestrian signal is present.

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

Vehicles going straight through an intersection have the right of way over vehicles making left turns.

Question 4

At a T-intersection in Iowa, who yields?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the terminating street must yield

Answer

At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that ends must yield to traffic on the through (continuing) road.

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

A driver entering any road from a private driveway or alley must always yield to all traffic and pedestrians on the roadway.

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