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

A work zone sign means:

That there are less than ideal conditions present.

It is winter.

You must turn around.

You should change lanes frequently.

2 / 35

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

Whenever you want to pass a slower vehicle.

When it is safe to do so.

Whenever the pavement is in bad condition in your lane.

When the right side of the roadway is blocked.

3 / 35

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

not allowed to change lanes or pass

always allowed to turn left

always allowed to change lanes

always allowed to pass

4 / 35

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

community beautification

a meeting place

a shoulder

median

5 / 35

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

slow down

stop completely and yield.

speed up

wait for the light to turn green

6 / 35

You must _____ at an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights

yield to vehicle on the left side of you

yield to semi trucks

yield to vehicles on the right side of you

yield to slow moving vehicles

7 / 35

You should ____ before changing lanes.

look over your shoulders towards the rear and check your mirrors

look over your shoulder toward the rear and check your speed

look in your side mirrors and check behind you

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

8 / 35

While holding an instruction permit an applicant must attend ______ hours of classroom education

75 hours

50 hours

25 hours

30 hours

9 / 35

This is not a proper step in parallel parking on the right side of the road:

Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center your vehicle in the parking space.

Indicate your intent to park by turning on your turn signal to warn other drivers.

Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you.

Turn your steering wheel sharply to the left when the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you.

10 / 35

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

Perform a U-turn.

Get off the freeway at the next exit.

Back you in the deceleration lane.

Back up on the shoulder.

11 / 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.

12 / 35

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

driving at night

driving in the city

driving on the highway

driving in bad weather

13 / 35

It is wrong to _____ when driving inside a roundabout

provide the right-away to pedestrians when exiting

activate your turn signal when exiting

change lanes inside the roundabout

remain behind large trucks

14 / 35

This sign indicates:

stop sign ahead

railroad crossing ahead

traffic signal ahead

school zone ahead

15 / 35

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

12 months

24 months

18 months

3 months

16 / 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

17 / 35

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

Pass a written moped test.

Nothing else.

Pass a moped driving test.

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

18 / 35

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

19 / 35

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

72 or older

85 or older

25-30

16-21

20 / 35

This sign falls into the category of:

right turn ahead

merging traffic ahead

intersection

curved road ahead

21 / 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.

22 / 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

23 / 35

Which description below is parking permitted?

Closer than 8 feet from a stop sign.

Parking a 5 feet distance from a fire hydrant.

Parking on a sidewalk.

Closer than 15 feet from a fire station entrance.

24 / 35

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

Turn your radio volume up.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

Attempt to come to a stop.

25 / 35

This sign means:

steep hill ahead

No trucks allowed ahead

semi area ahead

decreased hill slant ahead

26 / 35

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

Merging from the right side.

Moving in the opposite direction.

Moving the same direction.

Merging from the left side.

27 / 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

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

Honk your horn

28 / 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.

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

Turn your steering wheel 360 degrees to the right.

Keep your steering wheel straight ahead.

29 / 35

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

drivers in the roundabout

all of the above

bicyclists going around the roundabout

pedestrians crossing the entrance

30 / 35

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

double

halved

nothing

triple

31 / 35

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

counterclockwise

any

clockwise

circular

32 / 35

Blind spots occur when driving by:

The driver is not paying attention to their surroundings.

Obstructions that block the driver's view.

The person is blind.

The person has fallen asleep.

33 / 35

A red curb indicates

Loading zone.

Passenger pick up area.

No stopping or parking here.

Drop off zone.

34 / 35

You must turn the steering wheel using ____ when turning corners

your left hand at the top of the steering wheel

the right hand technique

the hand-over-hand technique

the hand-to-hand technique

35 / 35

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

55000

50000

45000

60000

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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