Iowa · Right of Way · Question 5 of 8
At an uncontrolled T-intersection (no signs or signals), the driver on the road that ends must:
- A. Take the right of way because the road ends
- B. Yield to all traffic on the through road Correct answer
- C. Honk before proceeding
- D. Always stop and back up
Why this is the right answer
When a road ends at a T-intersection, drivers on the terminating road must yield to traffic already on the through road, stopping if necessary before turning.
How this question shows up on the Iowa permit test
Questions in the right of way category are common on the Iowa learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Iowa Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of right of way on the permit test, read our complete guide to Right of Way.