- Manuals for Iowa drivers, motorcyclists, and commercial drivers and practice tests for the Iowa driver’s license test and CDL test.
- The questions on the written test are based on Iowa’s driving rules and laws as laid out in the 2019 Iowa DOT Driver’s Manual. The fee for a learner’s permit is $6 and it is valid for four years. The fee for a driver’s license varies based on the age of the driver. A minor’s restricted license is $8, while a regular license is $4 per.
- This Iowa DMV Permit Practice Test 1, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Iowa written knowledge test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.
- CDL Practice Tests: These CDL practice tests are made up of questions about getting a commercial driver's license in Iowa. CDL Endorsement Practice Tests: CDL endorsement study materials were created to help Iowa drivers obtain specific endorsements for their commercial driver's license, often required for professional drivers.
Iowa's driving test. The vehicle you drive for the test must be registered, the license plates must be properly displayed, and you must present the proof of financial liability (insurance) coverage card issued for the vehicle. The examiner will inspect the vehicle’s safety equipment: lights, signals, horn, tires, brakes and windshield wipers.
You must pass a written test, consisting of 35 multiple-choice questions, to receive either your learner’s permit or driver’s license in the state of Iowa. If you are attempting to get your learner’s permit, you will need to be at least 14 years of age, pass the written test, provide appropriate identification and proof of state residency, and provide proof of parental permission. At the age of 16, you may then move up to a provisional license. If you are attempting to get a regular driver’s license, non-provisional, you will need to be over the age of 18, pass written and vision tests, pass a driving skills test, and provide proof of identity and state residency. The questions on the written test are based on Iowa’s driving rules and laws as laid out in the 2019 Iowa DOT Driver’s Manual. The fee for a learner’s permit is $6 and it is valid for four years. The fee for a driver’s license varies based on the age of the driver. A minor’s restricted license is $8, while a regular license is $4 per year. This Iowa DOT practice test covers the same information as the real written test, and requires the same 80% passing score.
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Iowa DOT Permit Test Fact Sheet
| How many questions: | 35 |
|---|---|
| How many correct answers to pass: | 28 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply for Class C Instruction Permit | 14 |
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