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 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

2 / 35

An out-of-state conviction will affect your status in regards to licensing in Iowa by:

You will receive a written warning.

You will have to return to your home state.

All of the above.

Your license may be suspended or revoked.

3 / 35

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

4 / 35

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

6-second rule

two-second rule

5-second rule

10-second rule

5 / 35

A work zone sign means:

That there are less than ideal conditions present.

You should change lanes frequently.

You must turn around.

It is winter.

6 / 35

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

the awareness distance

the reaction distance

the braking distance

the cushion distance

7 / 35

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

.08 or higher

any amount

.05 or higher

.02 or higher

8 / 35

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

the exit ramp

the rightmost lane

the deceleration lane

the entrance ramp

9 / 35

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

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

Turn your radio volume up.

Attempt to come to a stop.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

10 / 35

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

slow down

wait for the light to turn green

stop completely and yield.

speed up

11 / 35

You should handle the emergency of a flat tire by:

All of the answers listed.

Continue going straight as best as you can.

Attempt to pull off the road.

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

12 / 35

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

during the first 60 minutes it starts raining

during the first 30 minutes after the rain stops

during the first 60 minutes after it stops raining

during the first 30 minutes of rain

13 / 35

This sign indicates:

no bicycles allowed in this area

must walk bicycles in this area

watch for bicycles

watch for motorcycles

14 / 35

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

triple

double

nothing

halved

15 / 35

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

a school zone

a fire station

a police department

a railroad crossing

16 / 35

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

always allowed to turn left

always allowed to pass

always allowed to change lanes

not allowed to change lanes or pass

17 / 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.

18 / 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 down the center of the road

always drive on the left-hand side of the road

19 / 35

This sign falls into the category of:

merging traffic ahead

right turn ahead

intersection

curved road ahead

20 / 35

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

yellow

white

red

black

21 / 35

When approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing lights such as a police cars, tow trucks, or maintenance vehicles you are required to:

Pull over behind the vehicle.

Make a U-turn.

Pull over in front of the vehicle.

Change lanes.

22 / 35

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

into the high beam headlights

straight ahead

towards the left side of the road

towards the right side of the road

23 / 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.

Back you in the deceleration lane.

Back up on the shoulder.

Perform a U-turn.

24 / 35

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

85 or older

72 or older

16-21

25-30

25 / 35

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

driving in the city

driving on the highway

driving in bad weather

driving at night

26 / 35

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

moving in the opposite direction

moving in the same direction

merging from the right

entering a freeway

27 / 35

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

turn them on whenever driving faster than other traffic.

Turn them on whenever driving in the countryside.

Turn them on whenever driving inside the city.

Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.

28 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

take the turn as slowly as possible

cross the center lines

look in all directions before starting to turn.

take the turn as quickly as possible

29 / 35

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

turn the front wheels towards the curb

parallel to the curb

perpendicular to the curb

the front wheels away from the curb

30 / 35

A sign with this shape indicates:

merging zone ahead

warning

passing zone ahead

railroad zone ahead

31 / 35

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

55000

60000

45000

50000

32 / 35

It is most important to ___ as your speed increases

turn on your high beams

check your rearview mirrors more often

look farther ahead

drive with one hand on the steering wheel

33 / 35

It is wrong to _____ when driving inside a roundabout

activate your turn signal when exiting

provide the right-away to pedestrians when exiting

change lanes inside the roundabout

remain behind large trucks

34 / 35

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

None of the above

Within 125 feet of a fire hydrant

When approaching a curve where your view is obstructed.

Within 50 feet of a fire station

35 / 35

This sign indicates:

traffic signal ahead

school zone ahead

stop sign ahead

railroad crossing ahead

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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