Iowa Defensive Driving Practice Test
Practice 25 questions on defensive driving in Iowa — adverse weather, sharing the road, safe following distance, and emergency situations.
What this Iowa practice test covers
- Defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe following distance
- Driving safely in adverse weather including rain, fog, snow, and ice
- Sharing the road safely with trucks, bikes, and pedestrians
- Handling roadside emergencies and avoiding common road hazards
The actual Iowa Iowa DOT knowledge test has 35 questions, and you need at least 28 correct (80%) to pass. This practice test is based on the Iowa Driver's Manual. The test fee is $8. Tests are administered Computer-based at DOT office, at school (Skip the Trip), or at home with parental supervision. Online testing is available in Iowa.
Try sample Iowa questions
These questions come from our bank of 327+. The real Iowa written test draws from similar material in the official driver handbook.
To avoid locking your brakes and skidding, you should:
When driving in the city, you should look ahead:
Does Iowa require motorcycle riders to wear helmets?