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

When your vehicle begins to skid you should:

Activate the parking brake.

Slam on the brakes.

Decrease your pressure on the gas pedal.

Turn off the ignition.

2 / 35

A yellow painted curb indicates that you:

May stop only long enough to load or unload.

May park here all day long.

May stop until the road is clear.

May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

3 / 35

A work zone sign means:

It is winter.

You should change lanes frequently.

That there are less than ideal conditions present.

You must turn around.

4 / 35

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in __________ direction.

any

clockwise

circular

counterclockwise

5 / 35

_____ tells you on a route sign which type of route (interstate, US, state, or county) you are on

Direction of the sign

Color of the sign

Shape of the sign

The number on the sign

6 / 35

You can become an organ donor without parental permission at ____ years old

7 / 35

Blind spots occur when driving by:

The person is blind.

The person has fallen asleep.

The driver is not paying attention to their surroundings.

Obstructions that block the driver's view.

8 / 35

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

the exit ramp

the entrance ramp

the deceleration lane

the rightmost lane

9 / 35

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

Paper and pen.

All of the above.

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

Verbally with a parent.

10 / 35

Hydroplaning occurs when:

Your radio is broken.

Your tires lose traction on wet pavement.

When your car overheats.

Your gas pedal doesn't work.

11 / 35

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

leave at least a third of the road for oncoming vehicles

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

always drive on the left-hand side of the road

always drive down the center of the road

12 / 35

Should you find the rear of your vehicle skidding to the left, you should:

Go against the skid by turning the steering wheel to the right.

Go with the skid by turning your steering wheel to the left.

Keep your steering wheel straight ahead.

Turn your steering wheel 360 degrees to the right.

13 / 35

This sign indicates:

upgrade

semi trucks ahead

downgrade

unlevel pavement

14 / 35

An important benefit of the Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) is:

That it works best when repeatedly pumping the brakes.

That it allows you to steer while braking.

That it decreases the stopping distance.

All of the above.

15 / 35

To get a Chauffeur's Instruction Permit Restriction 4 you must be at least ____ years old

16 / 35

You are _____ when there are double solid lines next to your lane

not allowed to change lanes or pass

always allowed to pass

always allowed to change lanes

always allowed to turn left

17 / 35

You must turn the steering wheel using ____ when turning corners

the hand-over-hand technique

your left hand at the top of the steering wheel

the right hand technique

the hand-to-hand technique

18 / 35

Watch for _____ near schools

all of the above

school guards directing traffic

school buses

young children crossing the street

19 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

to indicate stop lines

to indicate center lines

lines to indicate the left-edge

lines to indicate the right-edge

20 / 35

When it comes to turning on your headlights, the best rule to remember is:

Turn them on whenever driving in the countryside.

Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.

Turn them on whenever driving inside the city.

turn them on whenever driving faster than other traffic.

21 / 35

When getting your license number you should bring the following information:

credit card

report card

green card

social security number

22 / 35

You must _____ at an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights

yield to slow moving vehicles

yield to vehicle on the left side of you

yield to semi trucks

yield to vehicles on the right side of you

23 / 35

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

24 / 35

If you missed your exit but wanted to get off the freeway what should you do?

Get off the freeway at the next exit.

Perform a U-turn.

Back up on the shoulder.

Back you in the deceleration lane.

25 / 35

It is wrong to _____ when driving inside a roundabout

provide the right-away to pedestrians when exiting

activate your turn signal when exiting

remain behind large trucks

change lanes inside the roundabout

26 / 35

Traffic fines change by _____ when they are in a work zone

halved

nothing

triple

double

27 / 35

You can do which of the following to avoid a collision?

Turn your radio volume up.

Attempt to come to a stop.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

28 / 35

______ are a part of Iowa's graduated driver's license program

People under the age of 18

all of the above

People with less than 2 years of driving experience

People under the age of 21

29 / 35

It is illegal to pass on the left side ________ on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions

Within 50 feet of a fire station

None of the above

Within 125 feet of a fire hydrant

When approaching a curve where your view is obstructed.

30 / 35

You can help a truck driver that is trying to pass you by:

Reducing your speed slightly and keeping to the far side of your lane.

Reducing your speed slightly and keeping to the near side of your lane.

Increasing your speed.

Increasing your speed and keeping to the far side of your lane.

31 / 35

You should look _______ when an approaching driver at night blinds you be failing to dim their high beam headlights

towards the left side of the road

into the high beam headlights

straight ahead

towards the right side of the road

32 / 35

This hand signal signifies the intention of the drive to make a left turn

Arm out the window at a 180-degree angle (that is, straight out) with top of hand facing rear of vehicle.

Arm out the window at a 180-degree angle (that is, straight out) with top of hand facing front of vehicle.

The passenger points to the left.

Point to the left.

33 / 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 moped driving test.

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

34 / 35

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

5-second rule

two-second rule

10-second rule

6-second rule

35 / 35

____ is the minimum drinking age in Iowa

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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