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Iowa Permit Practice Test

Pass the Iowa DOT Permit Test on your very first try! Take our FREE Permit Practice Test for the ultimate test preparation. Our Practice Test has 25 multiple choice questions, real scenarios, and gives immediate feedback.
25
Questions number
5
Mistakes Allowed
80%
Passing Score

Iowa Permit Practice Test

You’re just a few steps away from the freedom of Iowa’s beautiful open roads, and our free Iowa permit practice test can help you get there in a flash! With real sample questions and answers from the Iowa driver handbooks and traffic regulations, we’ll prepare you to ace your exam with flying colors. Designed specifically for Iowa drivers, our online practice test uses accurate, up-to-date, and state-specific questions that will help you learn more efficiently and quickly.

Our free Iowa practice test features 25 multiple-choice questions on the critical topics you can expect to see on your IA permit exam, including passing laws, headlight requirements, right-of-way rules, speed limits, and more. The format mimics that of the real IA permit test for an extra layer of preparation. Our test provides real-time feedback and instant test results, along with detailed explanations of each answer and a comprehensive review at the end. And best of all, you can retake our free IA permit test as many times as you want to track your improvement and get fully prepared to earn your permit with ease.

Iowa Permit Practice Test FAQs:

Does this practice test include the same questions as the Iowa knowledge exam?

The questions on this Iowa practice test come from the exact same place the IA DOT pulls its questions from for your permit exam—the latest Iowa driver’s handbook. The DOT often switches up its questions and phrasing each year, which is why our practice test covers every topic they could potentially quiz you on.

Can I take my Iowa permit test online?

Yes, the Iowa DOT allows you to take your written knowledge exam for your permit from home.

How do I earn my Iowa driver’s license?

To earn your Iowa driver’s license, you must be at least 16 years old and pass both a written knowledge exam and a behind-the-wheel skills test. If you’re under 18 years old, you must also earn a learner’s permit and complete a state-approved driver’s education course, including accumulating at least 20 hours of supervised driving practice. For adults 18 and older, the learner’s permit is optional, but you may NOT practice driving before your road test without having one.

Iowa DOT Sample Test Questions

How do blind spots occur when driving?
  • The person isn't looking.
  • The person is tired.
  • There are obstructions that block the person's view.
  • The person is blind.
  • The person is eating.
How do out-of-state convictions affect your status in regards to licensing in Iowa?
  • Out-of-state convictions don't apply in Iowa.
  • You may have your license suspended or revoked.
  • You will be given a warning.
  • You will be given probation.
  • None of the answers listed.
How do traffic fines change when they take place in a work zone?
  • They are mitigated.
  • They may be doubled.
  • They may be tripled.
  • They may be reduced by 50%.
If you are required to pay a civil penalty for reinstatement in the state of Iowa and are over the age of 19, what is the amount of that civil penalty in dollars?
  • 150
  • 200
  • 250
  • 500
  • 1000
If you want to drive in Iowa, you are considered an Iowa resident and required to obtain an Iowa driver's license if _______.
  • You are registered to vote in Iowa.
  • You have lived in Iowa for 30 consecutive days.
  • You have accepted a permanent job in Iowa.
  • Your children are enrolled in public school in Iowa.
  • All of the listed answers are correct.