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

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

55 mph

65 mph

75 mph

25 mph

2 / 35

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

That it allows you to steer while braking.

That it works best when repeatedly pumping the brakes.

All of the above.

That it decreases the stopping distance.

3 / 35

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

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

Honk your horn repeatedly to warn other drivers.

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

Pump the gas pedal.

4 / 35

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

all of the above

People with less than 2 years of driving experience

People under the age of 18

People under the age of 21

5 / 35

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

Turn them on whenever driving inside the city.

turn them on whenever driving faster than other traffic.

Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.

Turn them on whenever driving in the countryside.

6 / 35

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

7 / 35

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

driving in bad weather

driving in the city

driving on the highway

driving at night

8 / 35

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

Pass a moped driving test.

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

Pass a written moped test.

Nothing else.

9 / 35

This sign means:

No trucks allowed ahead

semi area ahead

decreased hill slant ahead

steep hill ahead

10 / 35

If you are driving with a blood alcohol level of _____ and are under 21 your license can be suspended.

.05 or higher

.02 or higher

.08 or higher

any amount

11 / 35

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

Increasing your speed.

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

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

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

12 / 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.

13 / 35

A red curb indicates

Passenger pick up area.

Loading zone.

No stopping or parking here.

Drop off zone.

14 / 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.

15 / 35

You should turn your front wheels _______ when you park on a hill headed uphill with no curb

to the right

slightly to the left

perpendicular to the side of the road

parallel to the side of the road

16 / 35

When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:

Within the distance you can see via your headlights.

Within 350 feet.

Within 6-12 seconds.

Within twice the distance you can see with your headlights.

17 / 35

Watch for _____ near schools

school buses

school guards directing traffic

all of the above

young children crossing the street

18 / 35

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

19 / 35

Slower vehicles should use the _______ lane when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

Except when passing or turning right, drive in the left hand lane.

Always in the center lane.

Always in the left lane.

Except when passing or making a left hand turn, drive in the right lane.

20 / 35

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

25-30

85 or older

16-21

72 or older

21 / 35

When you see this sign:

Other traffic lanes merging together in your lane

intersection ahead

bridge ahead

narrow roadway ahead

22 / 35

BAC stands for:

Blood Ambrosia Concentration

Blood Alcohol Clearing

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Count

23 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

look in all directions before starting to turn.

take the turn as quickly as possible

take the turn as slowly as possible

cross the center lines

24 / 35

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

the deceleration lane

the exit ramp

the rightmost lane

the entrance ramp

25 / 35

You must take a driver education course in Iowa if you are under ____ years old

26 / 35

This sign indicates:

railroad crossing ahead

stop sign ahead

traffic signal ahead

school zone ahead

27 / 35

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

Keep your steering wheel straight ahead.

Turn your steering wheel 360 degrees to the right.

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

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

28 / 35

You should _____ if the red light is still flashing at a railroad crossing but the gate is up

roll down your windows to listen for an approaching train

stop on the tracks to check for oncoming train

increase your speed to quickly cross

wait until the red lights stop flashing

29 / 35

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

during the first 30 minutes after the rain stops

during the first 60 minutes it starts raining

during the first 30 minutes of rain

during the first 60 minutes after it stops raining

30 / 35

Double solid yellow lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic

Moving the same direction.

Merging from the right side.

Merging from the left side.

Moving in the opposite direction.

31 / 35

This is not a type of a driver's license

Class 3 license

Class 2 license

Class M license

Commercial driver's license

32 / 35

Which description below is parking permitted?

Parking a 5 feet distance from a fire hydrant.

Parking on a sidewalk.

Closer than 15 feet from a fire station entrance.

Closer than 8 feet from a stop sign.

33 / 35

This sign indicates:

must walk bicycles in this area

watch for bicycles

no bicycles allowed in this area

watch for motorcycles

34 / 35

You may be imprisoned as long as ____ if you are caught driving after being barred as a habitual offender

12 months

3 months

18 months

24 months

35 / 35

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

red

yellow

white

black

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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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