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!

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Do NOT _______ until the way is clear when passing another vehicle on the left at a safe distance

swerve around the car

return to the passing lane

increase your speed

return to the lane you began in

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

All hazardous materials

Fuel

Liquid or solid fertilizers

They cannot transport hazardous materials

3 / 35

A bond must be for ____ if you choose to file a surety bond as proof of fiscal responsibility

50000

60000

45000

55000

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The ______ is the distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a hazard and the time you apply the brakes

the braking distance

the reaction distance

the cushion distance

the awareness distance

5 / 35

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

any

counterclockwise

clockwise

circular

6 / 35

You should handle the emergency of a flat tire by:

Continue going straight as best as you can.

All of the answers listed.

Attempt to pull off the road.

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

7 / 35

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

25-30

16-21

85 or older

72 or older

8 / 35

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

3 months

12 months

18 months

24 months

9 / 35

You should turn your wheels towards ____ when parking uphill on a street with a curb

perpendicular to the curb

turn the front wheels towards the curb

parallel to the curb

the front wheels away from the curb

10 / 35

You should drive _____ when preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street

close to the right line

over the center line

close to the center line

over the right line

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

slow down

stop

pass quickly

pull over

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You should ___ when making a left turn

take the turn as quickly as possible

cross the center lines

take the turn as slowly as possible

look in all directions before starting to turn.

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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.

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

stop on the tracks to check for oncoming train

roll down your windows to listen for an approaching train

wait until the red lights stop flashing

increase your speed to quickly cross

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You should expect ____ when making a right turn at the intersection ahead

a fire station

a police department

a school zone

a railroad crossing

16 / 35

The following statement is FALSE in regards to school zones

Be aware that children may not be as aware of their surroundings.

in school zones fines are doubled.

You should not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks that do not have a school crossing guard.

You must reduce your speed to the posted speed limit in the school zone.

17 / 35

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

moving in the opposite direction

moving in the same direction

entering a freeway

merging from the right

18 / 35

A sign with this shape indicates:

merging zone ahead

passing zone ahead

warning

railroad zone ahead

19 / 35

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

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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.

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

Increasing your speed.

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

21 / 35

You must turn the steering wheel using ____ when turning corners

the hand-to-hand technique

the right hand technique

the hand-over-hand technique

your left hand at the top of the steering wheel

22 / 35

You must _______ for a traffic signal or sign at an intersection with a single solid white line across the road

stop behind the line

stop with the full car across the line

stop on top of the line

stop slightly across the line

23 / 35

This sign indicates:

stop sign ahead

railroad crossing ahead

school zone ahead

traffic signal ahead

24 / 35

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

Within 350 feet.

Within twice the distance you can see with your headlights.

Within 6-12 seconds.

Within the distance you can see via your headlights.

25 / 35

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

Color of the sign

Direction of the sign

Shape of the sign

The number on the sign

26 / 35

BAC stands for:

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Clearing

Blood Alcohol Count

Blood Ambrosia Concentration

27 / 35

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

slow down

wait for the light to turn green

speed up

stop completely and yield.

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

Always in the center lane.

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

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

Always in the left lane.

29 / 35

This sign indicates:

downgrade

unlevel pavement

semi trucks ahead

upgrade

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A red curb indicates

Loading zone.

No stopping or parking here.

Drop off zone.

Passenger pick up area.

31 / 35

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

Paper and pen.

All of the above.

Verbally with a parent.

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

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You may cross a broken yellow center line on a highway with two-way traffic:

Whenever you want to pass a slower vehicle.

Whenever the pavement is in bad condition in your lane.

When it is safe to do so.

When the right side of the roadway is blocked.

33 / 35

Blind spots occur when driving by:

The person is blind.

The driver is not paying attention to their surroundings.

Obstructions that block the driver's view.

The person has fallen asleep.

34 / 35

The addition of the sign to a stop sign indicates

All lanes at this intersection must stop

Proceed after counting to 4 through the intersection

Two-way traffic ahead

3 lanes must stop at the intersection

35 / 35

Alcohol causes

all of the above.

decreased judgement.

impaired judgment.

lack of concentration.

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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