Iowa Permit Practice Test
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roads in Iowa is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. Iowa requires that you pass a vision screening before you get a driver’s license or learner’s permit. The IA DMV written test covers the contents of the Iowa Driver's Manual including highway signs, road rules, and safe driving techniques. The Iowa DMV knowledge test consists of 35 questions, and you'll need at least 28 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official IA driver's license test.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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This road sign means:
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Do not enter.
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Church ahead.
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Intersection ahead.
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2.
What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?
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A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.
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Blue indicates road user services.
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They give directional information.
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What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
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Directional information.
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Construction and maintenance ahead.
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Stop.
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4.
Which of the following is true about roundabouts?
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They slow vehicle speed.
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Roundabouts are also called 'open intersections' or 'uncontrolled intersections'.
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They give drivers less time to judge.
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Unless a sign states otherwise, a stopped vehicle facing a circular red traffic light may:
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Turn right after yielding to other traffic and pedestrians that were there first.
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Turn right after the red light has turned to yellow.
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Turn right at any time.
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This road sign means:
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Construction zone.
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Downgrade.
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Trucks ahead.
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When driving in low visibility, drivers should:
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Slow down before entering a patch of fog.
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Use high beam headlights.
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Turn on the radio.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.