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Iowa DMV
Practice Test 2026

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25
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
20
Correct answers

IA · Handbook data

Key Iowa rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DOT handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Cell phone (teen)
Drivers under 18 with instruction permit, intermediate, or special minor restricted license prohibited from making/receiving calls
Cell phone (adult)
Handheld electronic communication devices prohibited; must be hands-free (cannot hold, scroll, type, or dial)
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (after stop)
Move-over law
Yes - must change lanes when approaching stopped emergency/tow/recovery/maintenance/construction/solid waste vehicles with flashing lights
Child seat
Under 1 yr and <20 lbs: rear-facing seat; under 6: child restraint/booster; 6-17: restraint or seat belt

Notable Iowa-specific rules

  • OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) is the term used; minimum 180-day revocation
  • Test refusal: 1-year revocation and minimum $1,250 fine
  • Children under 18 cannot ride in rear of moving pickup truck
  • Steer It-Clear It law: must move operable crashed vehicles out of traffic lanes

Section 3 (Seat Belts and Child Restraints; Mobile Devices and Texting; OWI); Section 2.27 Move Over Law

About the Iowa DMV test

The Iowa DOT written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass and get your IA driver's license or learner's permit.

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Iowa DMV test FAQ

IA-specific

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Iowa and how does it differ for commercial drivers and under-21 drivers?

For adults 21 and older, the legal BAC limit in Iowa is 0.08%. Commercial drivers with a CDL have a lower limit of 0.04%. Drivers under 21 face a zero-tolerance policy with a limit of 0.02%—any amount of alcohol above this results in an automatic license suspension.

IA-specific

How many points can accumulate on an Iowa driver's license before license suspension is triggered?

Iowa uses a point system where 2 points within 12 months triggers a warning letter, 3 points within 2 years may result in a 30-day license suspension, and 6 points within 2 years leads to a 90-day suspension. Serious violations like OWI add 12 points instantly and result in immediate suspension.

IA-specific

What are the restrictions for teen drivers with an intermediate Iowa driver's license?

Iowa teen drivers with an intermediate license under age 17 must follow a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew for the first year (unless driving to/from work or a school event). Iowa does not impose passenger limits or specific cell phone restrictions on teen drivers beyond the statewide handheld ban that applies to all drivers.

How many questions are on the Iowa DMV test?

The Iowa DOT written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the IA DMV test?

You need to answer 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Iowa DMV practice test free?

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Our questions are based on the official Iowa Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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