Iowa Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the Iowa DOT Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Drive straight ahead only
b. Reversible lanes
c. Oncoming traffic to the right
d. Oncoming traffic to the left
2. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. U-Turns only
b. U-Turns discouraged
c. No left turns
d. No U-Turns
3. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Upcoming median island
b. Median island ending
c. Object in road
d. Upcoming sightseeing location
4. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Left turn only
b. Two lanes able to turn left
c. Right turn only
d. Proceed straight ahead only
5. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Traffic changes ahead
b. Normal traffic behavior resumes ahead
c. Slow for one way traffic
d. One way road
6. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Left turn only ahead
b. Sharp curves ahead
c. Exit to the left ahead
d. Obstruction in road; go around
7. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Upcoming offroading site
b. Drop between road and shoulder
c. Flat tire warning zone
d. Rough road
8. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Upcoming T intersection
b. Upcoming Y intersection
c. Traffic can pass on either side of a traffic island or obstruction
d. Reversible lanes warning
9. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Burned road ahead
b. No littering
c. Rough or dirt road ahead
d. Road ends
10. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. No trucks on hill
b. Beware of trucks on hill
c. Steep downward hill approaching
d. Steep upward hill approaching
11. The Move Over law means you have to move over when you see:
a. Moving vans
b. Emergency vehicles
c. Farm animals
d. Pedestrians
12. If you see a stopped school bus on your side of the road with its lights flashing, you must:
a. Move into the far-left lane, then drive past
b. Make sure you can't see any children, then proceed
c. Wait until the lights stop flashing before proceeding
d. Ignore it and keep driving
13. If you see a pedestrian crossing or attempting to cross the street:
a. Slam your brakes on immediately to allow them to pass
b. Speed up to get past them
c. Ignore them unless they're at a crosswalk
d. Ignore them unless they're at a crosswalk
14. The blind spots of large trucks are _______ blind spots of passenger cars.
a. Larger than
b. Smaller than
c. About the same size as
d. None of the above
15. Double solid yellow lines indicate:
a. no passing in either direction.
b. you may not turn into or out of a private road or driveway.
c. you may not turn left at an intersection.
d. passing is permitted in either direction.
16. A flashing red light means:
a. yield the right of way to the car on the left.
b. be alert.
c. slow down.
d. you must stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
17. Select the true statement:
a. All prescription drugs are safe to use while driving.
b. Only alcohol and illegal drugs can impair your driving.
c. It is safe to use any legal drug while driving.
d. Any drug, even an over-the-counter drug, can impair your driving.
18. Which lights should you turn on while driving in the rain?
a. Bright lights
b. Interior lights
c. Headlights
d. Hazard lights
19. Implied consent law states:
a. You must submit to a sobriety test when asked by a law enforcement officer.
b. You can agree to plea bargain if arrested for DUI.
c. You will lose your license for six months if convicted.
d. You are presumed guilty by a court of law.
20. What is the FIRST step to take if your vehicle breaks down on the road?
a. Raise the hood.
b. Place reflective triangles to alert other drivers.
c. Stop the vehicle
d. Steer off the roadway if you can.
21. While driving with your intermediate license you may not drive between which of the following times?
a. 11 PM to 6 AM
b. 12:30 AM to 5 AM
c. 10 PM to 7 AM
d. Midnight to 5 AM
22. You can obtain your unrestricted license in Iowa at age:
a. 17
b. 18
c. 21
d. 19
23. How long are you required to drive with your instruction permit before applying for your intermediate license?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 8 months
d. 6 weeks
24. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Minimum speed at the turn ahead
b. Sharp turn ahead
c. Highest safe speed at the turn ahead
d. Exact speed at which turn ahead is to be taken
25. If you're approaching a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
a. get as far as you can into the intersection to make room for traffic behind you
b. not enter the intersection until you can get fully across
c. enter the intersection, but leave enough room between yourself and the car in front of you for traffic to pass through
d. Go once traffic clears, regardless of whether the traffic light has changed at that point