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

during the first 60 minutes after it stops raining

during the first 30 minutes of rain

during the first 60 minutes it starts raining

during the first 30 minutes after the rain stops

2 / 35

If a tire suddenly blows out while driving, you should:

Slow down and head towards the left-edge of the roadway.

Quickly pump the brakes.

Slow down and exit from the traffic lanes while gripping the steering wheel firmly.

Slam on the brakes and head towards the right edge of the roadway.

3 / 35

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

the front wheels away from the curb

turn the front wheels towards the curb

parallel to the curb

perpendicular to the curb

4 / 35

You must reduce your speed to avoid ____ when there is water on the roadway

hydroplaning

wear and tear on the tires

decreased traction of the tires

overheating of the tires

5 / 35

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

6 / 35

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

Paper and pen.

Verbally with a parent.

All of the above.

Automated testing equipment at the DMV location.

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

The passenger points 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.

Point to the left.

8 / 35

The addition of the sign to a stop sign indicates

All lanes at this intersection must stop

Two-way traffic ahead

3 lanes must stop at the intersection

Proceed after counting to 4 through the intersection

9 / 35

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

triple

halved

double

nothing

10 / 35

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

72 or older

25-30

85 or older

16-21

11 / 35

This sign indicates:

school zone ahead

railroad crossing ahead

traffic signal ahead

stop sign ahead

12 / 35

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

65 mph

55 mph

25 mph

75 mph

13 / 35

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

Turn them on whenever driving inside the city.

Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles.

turn them on whenever driving faster than other traffic.

Turn them on whenever driving in the countryside.

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

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

Always in the left lane.

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

Always in the center lane.

15 / 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 up on the shoulder.

Back you in the deceleration lane.

16 / 35

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

17 / 35

This is not a type of a driver's license

Commercial driver's license

Class 2 license

Class 3 license

Class M license

18 / 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 come to a stop.

Attempt to turn, stop or speed up.

19 / 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 at night

driving in bad weather

driving on the highway

20 / 35

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

red

yellow

white

black

21 / 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

22 / 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 right side of the road and stop.

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

23 / 35

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

drivers in the roundabout

all of the above

pedestrians crossing the entrance

bicyclists going around the roundabout

24 / 35

When your vehicle begins to skid you should:

Activate the parking brake.

Decrease your pressure on the gas pedal.

Slam on the brakes.

Turn off the ignition.

25 / 35

You should ___ when making a left turn

take the turn as quickly as possible

take the turn as slowly as possible

cross the center lines

look in all directions before starting to turn.

26 / 35

Yellow lines are used as ______ on one-way roads

lines to indicate the right-edge

to indicate stop lines

lines to indicate the left-edge

to indicate center lines

27 / 35

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

clockwise

any

circular

counterclockwise

28 / 35

You must turn the steering wheel using ____ when turning corners

the hand-to-hand technique

the right hand technique

the hand-over-hand technique

your left hand at the top of the steering wheel

29 / 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

When approaching a curve where your view is obstructed.

Within 125 feet of a fire hydrant

Within 50 feet of a fire station

30 / 35

A work zone sign means:

You must turn around.

That there are less than ideal conditions present.

You should change lanes frequently.

It is winter.

31 / 35

A yellow painted curb indicates that you:

May stop only long enough to make a quick turn.

May park here all day long.

May stop only long enough to load or unload.

May stop until the road is clear.

32 / 35

What is the expiration on a license for persons older than 17 years 11 months and younger than 72 years in Iowa unless otherwise noted?

8 years for issue date.

5 years from issue date.

Randomly selected between 5 and 8 years.

Randomly selected between 4 and 8 years.

33 / 35

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

yield to semi trucks

yield to slow moving vehicles

yield to vehicle on the left side of you

yield to vehicles on the right side of you

34 / 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.

35 / 35

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

Your score is

The average score is 75%

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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