Iowa
Driving Practice Test

Welcome to the sample Iowa Driving Test Practice page. This site is designed for you to practice the Iowa written knowledge examination test so that you are ready to pass it. You will be presented with 35 questions and you must answer 28 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 35

You must reduce your speed to avoid ____ when there is water on the roadway

overheating of the tires

hydroplaning

wear and tear on the tires

decreased traction of the tires

2 / 35

A good rule of thumb for calculating safe distance between you and the car ahead is the:

6-second rule

5-second rule

two-second rule

10-second rule

3 / 35

You must _____ when driving on a two-way road with no centerline markings

always drive down the center of the road

leave at least half the road for vehicles going in the opposite direction.

always drive on the left-hand side of the road

leave at least a third of the road for oncoming vehicles

4 / 35

You must ___ when a traffic signal is showing a flashing red light

stop completely and yield.

wait for the light to turn green

slow down

speed up

5 / 35

These types of hazardous materials can be transported by a restricted commercial driver's license holder:

Fuel

All hazardous materials

They cannot transport hazardous materials

Liquid or solid fertilizers

6 / 35

A yellow painted curb indicates that you:

May stop until the road is clear.

May stop only long enough to load or unload.

May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

May park here all day long.

7 / 35

At least two hours must be _______ of the 20 hours logged of supervised driving while holding an instruction permit

driving at night

driving in bad weather

driving on the highway

driving in the city

8 / 35

What is the maximum speed limit on primary roads and urban interstate highways unless otherwise posted?

25 mph

55 mph

75 mph

65 mph

9 / 35

This is not a proper step in parallel parking on the right side of the road:

Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center your vehicle in the parking space.

Indicate your intent to park by turning on your turn signal to warn other drivers.

Turn your steering wheel sharply to the left when the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you.

Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you.

10 / 35

This sign indicates:

stop sign ahead

school zone ahead

railroad crossing ahead

traffic signal ahead

11 / 35

The knowledge test for a driver's license is administered via:

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

Verbally with a parent.

All of the above.

Paper and pen.

12 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

take the turn as slowly as possible

look in all directions before starting to turn.

take the turn as quickly as possible

cross the center lines

13 / 35

This sign falls into the category of:

right turn ahead

intersection

curved road ahead

merging traffic ahead

14 / 35

This sign indicates

exit lane ahead

lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

lane reduction -- the center lane ends soon

entrance ramp ahead

15 / 35

Other drivers should ______ when approaching a vehicle with a flashing yellow light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles

stop

pull over

slow down

pass quickly

16 / 35

BAC stands for:

Blood Alcohol Clearing

Blood Alcohol Count

Blood Ambrosia Concentration

Blood Alcohol Concentration

17 / 35

This age group has the shortest driver's license expiration date:

25-30

85 or older

72 or older

16-21

18 / 35

To legally operate a moped you must have a valid Iowa driver's license and:

Nothing else.

Pass a written moped test.

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

Pass a moped driving test.

19 / 35

You should ____ before changing lanes.

look in your rear-view mirror and check your side mirrors

look in your side mirrors and check behind you

look over your shoulders towards the rear and check your mirrors

look over your shoulder toward the rear and check your speed

20 / 35

You must turn the steering wheel using ____ when turning corners

the right hand technique

the hand-over-hand technique

your left hand at the top of the steering wheel

the hand-to-hand technique

21 / 35

Which description below is parking permitted?

Closer than 15 feet from a fire station entrance.

Closer than 8 feet from a stop sign.

Parking a 5 feet distance from a fire hydrant.

Parking on a sidewalk.

22 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

to indicate stop lines

lines to indicate the right-edge

to indicate center lines

lines to indicate the left-edge

23 / 35

The annual fee for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is:

24 / 35

Your engine dies as you go around a corner. What should you do?

Honk your horn repeatedly to warn other drivers.

Pump the gas pedal.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop.

Pull over to the left side of the road and stop.

25 / 35

The color of the lines separating traffic moving in the same direction is:

white

yellow

black

red

26 / 35

If a tire suddenly blows out while driving, you should:

Slam on the brakes and head towards the right edge of the roadway.

Quickly pump the brakes.

Slow down and exit from the traffic lanes while gripping the steering wheel firmly.

Slow down and head towards the left-edge of the roadway.

27 / 35

A red curb indicates

Drop off zone.

No stopping or parking here.

Passenger pick up area.

Loading zone.

28 / 35

In a traffic jam you must not use ______ to exit a freeway

the rightmost lane

the entrance ramp

the deceleration lane

the exit ramp

29 / 35

When approaching a traffic control signal that is not operational a driver should:

Slow down to allow other traffic to proceed.

Yield the right-away after coming to a full stop.

Wait for the traffic control signal to become operational.

Drive quickly to clear the way for other traffic.

30 / 35

You must slow down and yield to ___ before entering a roundabout

drivers in the roundabout

all of the above

pedestrians crossing the entrance

bicyclists going around the roundabout

31 / 35

You should __ when in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind

stop in the roundabout after moving to the right

stop in the roundabout after moving to the left

continue driving

proceed through the roundabout before stopping.

32 / 35

You should handle the emergency of a flat tire by:

All of the answers listed.

Attempt to pull off the road.

Slowly ease of the gas pedal and slightly apply the brake gradually.

Continue going straight as best as you can.

33 / 35

You should be most careful when turning or stopping __ if it is raining

during the first 30 minutes of rain

during the first 30 minutes after the rain stops

during the first 60 minutes after it stops raining

during the first 60 minutes it starts raining

34 / 35

How many points will be assessed for manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle under the point system for habitual offenders?

5 points

2 points

10 points

6 points

35 / 35

This road sign indicates:

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

sharp left turn followed by sharp right turn

winding road ahead

intersection ahead

Your score is

The average score is 45%

4.4/5 - (5 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get An Iowa Drivers License

In Iowa, driver’s licenses are administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Drivers in Iowa may apply for a permit if they are at least 14 years old, have the proper identification documentation, a written consent from a parent or legal guardian, pass a vision test and pass a written test. Many schools in Iowa offer written tests, allowing candidates to bypass having to go to the driver’s license service center. The program is called Skip the Trip DOT Test Program. With a learner’s permit, drivers may drive with an parent, legal guardian, custodian or family member, a driving instructor, or an adult who is 25 years or older, providing that there is written permission from a parent or legal guardian. The supervising adult riding with the driver must possess a valid driver’s license. Candidates who are at least 16 years of age may be eligible for an intermediate license.Those seeking an intermediate license must have completed a driver’s education course, held a clean driving record, held an instruction permit for at least 12 months, have written consent from a parent or legal guardian and have completed 20 hours of supervised driving, including 2 hours of night driving. Full driver’s licenses in Iowa are available to those who are at least 17 years old, have meet the above conditions of the intermediate license, and have had written consent from their parent or legal guardian. Additionally, those seeking a Full driver’s license must complete 10 hours of supervised driving, with 2 of those hours being night driving.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Iowa Driver's License Test

As you prepare for your driver’s test, some helpful things to keep in mind:

Practice safe driving. Take advantage of supervised driving time with your family or someone who is approved by your family to improve your skills
Pay attention and take good notes during your driver’s education class
Study the Iowa Driver’s Manual

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Additional Information

Information on the Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa BMV is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://iowadot.gov/
Phone: 515.239.1101

To find the office hours and / or location nearest you, please visit: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/iowa/

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