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 should handle the emergency of a flat tire by:

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

Continue going straight as best as you can.

Attempt to pull off the road.

All of the answers listed.

2 / 35

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

Pass a written moped test and a driving test.

Nothing else.

Pass a written moped test.

Pass a moped driving test.

3 / 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 in bad weather

driving on the highway

4 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

to indicate center lines

lines to indicate the right-edge

lines to indicate the left-edge

to indicate stop lines

5 / 35

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

.08 or higher

.05 or higher

.02 or higher

any amount

6 / 35

The broken yellow lines used on streets and highways indicate:

Traffic moving in the same direction.

Exit ramp ahead.

Traffic moving in separate directions.

Merging zone ahead.

7 / 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 on top of the line

stop with the full car across the line

stop slightly across the line

8 / 35

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

30 hours

50 hours

25 hours

75 hours

9 / 35

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

Within 125 feet of a fire hydrant

When approaching a curve where your view is obstructed.

Within 50 feet of a fire station

None of the above

10 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

take the turn as quickly as possible

cross the center lines

look in all directions before starting to turn.

take the turn as slowly as possible

11 / 35

______ are a part of Iowa's graduated driver's license program

People under the age of 21

People with less than 2 years of driving experience

People under the age of 18

all of the above

12 / 35

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

24 months

3 months

18 months

12 months

13 / 35

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

Moving in the opposite direction.

Moving the same direction.

Merging from the left side.

Merging from the right side.

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 in your side mirrors and check behind you

look over your shoulders towards the rear and check your mirrors

15 / 35

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

50000

55000

60000

45000

16 / 35

A work zone sign means:

That there are less than ideal conditions present.

You must turn around.

It is winter.

You should change lanes frequently.

17 / 35

You should __ when in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind

proceed through the roundabout before stopping.

stop in the roundabout after moving to the right

continue driving

stop in the roundabout after moving to the left

18 / 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.

19 / 35

A red curb indicates

Passenger pick up area.

Loading zone.

Drop off zone.

No stopping or parking here.

20 / 35

This sign indicates:

upgrade

unlevel pavement

downgrade

semi trucks ahead

21 / 35

This sign indicates

lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

entrance ramp ahead

lane reduction -- the center lane ends soon

exit lane ahead

22 / 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.

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

do either b or c

Honk your horn

23 / 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.

24 / 35

When you see this sign:

Other traffic lanes merging together in your lane

narrow roadway ahead

intersection ahead

bridge ahead

25 / 35

It is wrong to _____ when driving inside a roundabout

change lanes inside the roundabout

remain behind large trucks

provide the right-away to pedestrians when exiting

activate your turn signal when exiting

26 / 35

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

10-50 minutes

15-30 minutes

20-40 minutes

60 minutes

27 / 35

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

slightly to the left

to the right

perpendicular to the side of the road

parallel to the side of the road

28 / 35

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

Attempt to come to a stop.

Attempt to make a sharp turn.

Turn your radio volume up.

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

29 / 35

This sign falls into the category of:

right turn ahead

curved road ahead

merging traffic ahead

intersection

30 / 35

BAC stands for:

Blood Alcohol Clearing

Blood Alcohol Count

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Ambrosia Concentration

31 / 35

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

Make a U-turn.

Pull over behind the vehicle.

Change lanes.

Pull over in front of the vehicle.

32 / 35

Blind spots occur when driving by:

The person has fallen asleep.

The driver is not paying attention to their surroundings.

Obstructions that block the driver's view.

The person is blind.

33 / 35

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

the reaction distance

the braking distance

the awareness distance

the cushion distance

34 / 35

This sign indicates:

watch for bicycles

must walk bicycles in this area

watch for motorcycles

no bicycles allowed in this area

35 / 35

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

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

All of the above.

Paper and pen.

Verbally with a parent.

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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