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Iowa DMV Permit Full Practice Exam (35 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Iowa driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Iowa permit test: 80% (28 of 35 correct here).

Sample Iowa permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Iowa question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

If you are convicted of driving with a license that was suspended or revoked for reasons other than alcohol or drugs, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

  1. 4
  2. 3
  3. 5
  4. 2

Correct answer: D

Explanation: If you are convicted of driving with a license that was suspended or revoked for reasons other than alcohol or drugs, 2 points will be added to your driving record.

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where

  1. travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, and crossing the line is also permitted.
  2. travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.
  3. travel in opposite directions is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.
  4. travel in opposite directions is permitted on both sides of the line, and crossing the line is also permitted.

Correct answer: B

Explanation: A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited. Double solid white lines are often used on freeways to separate a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from other lanes.

At intersections, before turning right, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching

  1. from your left and no oncoming traffic turning right into your path.
  2. from your right and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.
  3. from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.
  4. from your right and no oncoming traffic turning right into your path.

Correct answer: C

Explanation: Do not start your turn without checking for pedestrians crossing where you will be turning. Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

An Iowa driver's license will be _________ if it was obtained illegally or unlawfully.

  1. suspended
  2. cancelled
  3. barred
  4. revoked

Correct answer: B

Explanation: An lowa driver's license will be cancelled if it was obtained illegally or unlawfully. This includes providing incorrect information or a false name on the application for the driver's license.