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

The following statement is FALSE in regards to school zones

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.

in school zones fines are doubled.

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

2 / 35

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

3 / 35

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

increase your speed

swerve around the car

return to the passing lane

return to the lane you began in

4 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

to indicate stop lines

lines to indicate the right-edge

to indicate center lines

lines to indicate the left-edge

5 / 35

When approaching a traffic control signal that is not operational a driver should:

Wait for the traffic control signal to become operational.

Slow down to allow other traffic to proceed.

Drive quickly to clear the way for other traffic.

Yield the right-away after coming to a full stop.

6 / 35

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

Nothing else.

Pass a moped driving test.

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

Pass a written moped test.

7 / 35

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

Attempt to come to a stop.

Turn your radio volume up.

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

8 / 35

You should ____ if you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel

ease the pressure of your foot off the brake pedal

ease the pressure of your foot of the gas pedal

slam on your brakes

engage the parking brake

9 / 35

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

moving in the same direction

entering a freeway

merging from the right

moving in the opposite direction

10 / 35

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

always drive down the center of the road

always drive on the left-hand side of the road

leave at least a third of the road for oncoming vehicles

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

11 / 35

This sign indicates:

watch for motorcycles

watch for bicycles

no bicycles allowed in this area

must walk bicycles in this area

12 / 35

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

white

red

black

yellow

13 / 35

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

to the right

parallel to the side of the road

perpendicular to the side of the road

slightly to the left

14 / 35

You should ____ before changing lanes.

look over your shoulder toward the rear and check your speed

look in your rear-view mirror and check your side mirrors

look over your shoulders towards the rear and check your mirrors

look in your side mirrors and check behind you

15 / 35

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

double

triple

halved

nothing

16 / 35

A yellow painted curb indicates that you:

May stop until the road is clear.

May park here all day long.

May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

May stop only long enough to load or unload.

17 / 35

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

community beautification

a shoulder

a meeting place

median

18 / 35

This road sign indicates:

intersection ahead

sharp left turn followed by sharp right turn

the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

winding road ahead

19 / 35

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

always allowed to pass

not allowed to change lanes or pass

always allowed to change lanes

always allowed to turn left

20 / 35

You should handle the emergency of a flat tire by:

All of the answers listed.

Continue going straight as best as you can.

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

Attempt to pull off the road.

21 / 35

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

10-second rule

6-second rule

5-second rule

two-second rule

22 / 35

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

stop on top of the line

stop slightly across the line

stop behind the line

stop with the full car across the line

23 / 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

24 / 35

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

25-30

16-21

85 or older

72 or older

25 / 35

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

Always in the left lane.

Always in the center lane.

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

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

26 / 35

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

Change lanes.

Make a U-turn.

Pull over in front of the vehicle.

Pull over behind the vehicle.

27 / 35

____ is the minimum drinking age in Iowa

28 / 35

A red curb indicates

No stopping or parking here.

Drop off zone.

Loading zone.

Passenger pick up area.

29 / 35

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

Honk your horn repeatedly to warn other drivers.

Pump the gas pedal.

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

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

30 / 35

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

31 / 35

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

the cushion distance

the braking distance

the awareness distance

the reaction distance

32 / 35

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

75 mph

65 mph

25 mph

55 mph

33 / 35

BAC stands for:

Blood Alcohol Clearing

Blood Ambrosia Concentration

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Count

34 / 35

You must ___ when slowing down or stopping.

c) use a hand signal to alert drivers behind you if your brake signals don't work.

do either b or c

Honk your horn

b) use the brake lights to alert drivers behind you.

35 / 35

This sign means:

No trucks allowed ahead

decreased hill slant ahead

semi area ahead

steep hill ahead

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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