Iowa DMV 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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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Activate your signal before passing.
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Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front.
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Assume the driver will slow down to let you pass.
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2.
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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Directly behind your vehicle.
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You cannot see without moving your head.
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You see in your rearview mirror.
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3.
A police officer directing traffic directs you to drive through a red light. What should you do?
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Come to a complete stop, then do what the officer tells you.
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Drive through the red light as directed.
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Wait for the green light.
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4.
HOV stands for:
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Heavy Occupancy Vehicles.
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High Octane Vehicle.
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High Occupancy Vehicles.
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5.
A steady red “X” light above the pavement means:
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This lane can only be used for a left turn.
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Do not drive in this lane.
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Move from this lane.
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Drivers may exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle.
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True.
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False.
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7.
What does this sign indicate?
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Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.
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Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.
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The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
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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.