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

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

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

Keep your steering wheel straight ahead.

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

Turn your steering wheel 360 degrees to the right.

2 / 35

How much time does it take for alcohol to reach your brain when drinking?

20-40 minutes

15-30 minutes

60 minutes

10-50 minutes

3 / 35

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

pedestrians crossing the entrance

bicyclists going around the roundabout

all of the above

drivers in the roundabout

4 / 35

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

10-second rule

two-second rule

6-second rule

5-second rule

5 / 35

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

16-21

25-30

72 or older

85 or older

6 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

look in all directions before starting to turn.

take the turn as quickly as possible

cross the center lines

take the turn as slowly as possible

7 / 35

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

Back you in the deceleration lane.

Get off the freeway at the next exit.

Perform a U-turn.

Back up on the shoulder.

8 / 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 turn, stop or speed up.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

9 / 35

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

parallel to the curb

perpendicular to the curb

the front wheels away from the curb

turn the front wheels towards the curb

10 / 35

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

Point to the left.

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.

11 / 35

____ is the minimum drinking age in Iowa

12 / 35

A _____ is a barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating opposing lanes of traffic on divided roadways

median

community beautification

a meeting place

a shoulder

13 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

lines to indicate the left-edge

to indicate stop lines

to indicate center lines

lines to indicate the right-edge

14 / 35

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

over the right line

close to the center line

over the center line

close to the right line

15 / 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

wait until the red lights stop flashing

increase your speed to quickly cross

16 / 35

Hydroplaning occurs when:

Your radio is broken.

When your car overheats.

Your tires lose traction on wet pavement.

Your gas pedal doesn't work.

17 / 35

When you see this sign:

narrow roadway ahead

Other traffic lanes merging together in your lane

bridge ahead

intersection ahead

18 / 35

Watch for _____ near schools

school buses

school guards directing traffic

all of the above

young children crossing the street

19 / 35

This sign indicates

lane reduction -- the center lane ends soon

lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

exit lane ahead

entrance ramp ahead

20 / 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 making a left hand turn, drive in the right lane.

Always in the left lane.

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

Always in the center lane.

21 / 35

This sign indicates:

railroad crossing ahead

traffic signal ahead

school zone ahead

stop sign ahead

22 / 35

What is true about large trucks?

They take a longer distance to stop than a car traveling at the same speed.

none of the above

They take larger left-hand turns.

They have smaller blind spots than most cars.

23 / 35

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

the rightmost lane

the entrance ramp

the exit ramp

the deceleration lane

24 / 35

This is not a type of a driver's license

Class 2 license

Commercial driver's license

Class M license

Class 3 license

25 / 35

This road sign indicates:

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

winding road ahead

sharp left turn followed by sharp right turn

intersection ahead

26 / 35

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

Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.

Turn them on whenever driving in the countryside.

turn them on whenever driving faster than other traffic.

Turn them on whenever driving inside the city.

27 / 35

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

.08 or higher

.02 or higher

any amount

.05 or higher

28 / 35

You must stop and then proceed only when ____ while at a railroad crossing that is marked with a stop sign

you have determined that there is no train approaching

You have determined that there are no pedestrians heading towards you

you have determined there is no traffic heading towards you

You have determined that there are no schoolchildren approaching

29 / 35

It is most important to ___ as your speed increases

look farther ahead

turn on your high beams

check your rearview mirrors more often

drive with one hand on the steering wheel

30 / 35

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

Verbally with a parent.

All of the above.

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

Paper and pen.

31 / 35

This sign means:

semi area ahead

No trucks allowed ahead

steep hill ahead

decreased hill slant ahead

32 / 35

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

33 / 35

A sign with this shape indicates:

railroad zone ahead

merging zone ahead

passing zone ahead

warning

34 / 35

The broken yellow lines used on streets and highways indicate:

Merging zone ahead.

Exit ramp ahead.

Traffic moving in separate directions.

Traffic moving in the same direction.

35 / 35

When your vehicle begins to skid you should:

Activate the parking brake.

Turn off the ignition.

Slam on the brakes.

Decrease your pressure on the gas pedal.

Your score is

The average score is 82%

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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