Iowa Driver's License Test Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road mean in Iowa?
- Slow down ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Divided highway begins
- Merging traffic
Correct answer: No passing zone
The pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone where overtaking is prohibited.
Question 2: What does an orange sign in Iowa typically indicate?
- School zone
- Construction or work zone (Correct answer)
- Recreational area
- Hospital nearby
Correct answer: Construction or work zone
Orange signs are used in construction and work zones to alert drivers to temporary conditions and workers present.
Question 3: What does a blue sign on Iowa highways indicate?
- State parks
- Rest areas and motorist services (Correct answer)
- Historical sites
- Toll booths
Correct answer: Rest areas and motorist services
Blue signs guide drivers to services such as gas stations, food, lodging, and rest areas.
Question 4: A sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns drivers of what?
- Truck traffic only lane
- Steep hill ahead, use lower gear (Correct answer)
- Truck entrance nearby
- Weight limit ahead
Correct answer: Steep hill ahead, use lower gear
This warning sign alerts truck drivers and others of a steep downgrade requiring lower gear use to control speed.
Question 5: What does a flashing yellow arrow at an Iowa intersection mean?
- Stop before turning
- Proceed straight only
- Turn cautiously after yielding to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- Arrow direction is closed
Correct answer: Turn cautiously after yielding to oncoming traffic
A flashing yellow arrow allows a turn but requires yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before doing so.
Question 6: What shape is a railroad crossing warning sign in Iowa?
- Octagon
- Rectangle
- Round (Correct answer)
- Diamond
Correct answer: Round
Railroad advance warning signs are round (circular) with a yellow background and black X and R markings.
Iowa Driver's License Test Traffic Signs and Signals 2
What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road mean in Iowa?