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Iowa DMV Practice Test 2026

Questions that match what the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) actually asks. Every one is drawn from the official manual and carries its own explanation.

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409 practice questions to help you master the Iowa DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Iowa requirement to pass

35 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (28 of 35), time limit not published

Last verified August 2026 · Iowa Driver's Manual

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Master each topic before your Iowa written test. 4 categories are free to start.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Iowa Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~45 min
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Iowa Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~45 min
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Iowa Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

25 questions~45 min

Iowa Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

25 questions~45 min

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How hard is Iowa's test, really?

7th easiest of 51.

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How many hours of supervised driving must an Iowa permit holder complete before getting an intermediate license?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Iowa is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

Exam Simulator

35-question test that mirrors the real Iowa DMV exam. 80% to pass.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Iowa written knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 28 correct (80%) to pass. Questions cover traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific regulations.
You need an 80% score - at least 28 out of 35 questions correct. You can miss up to 7 questions and still pass.
Iowa's Iowa DOT does not publish a limit on the number of attempts, or a waiting period between them.
Iowa's Iowa DOT does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts. Study the Iowa Driver's Manual and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
The Iowa instruction permit costs $8 plus a $6 processing fee. Iowa's fees are among the lowest in the country.

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