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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

¿Cuál es el límite de concentración de alcohol en sangre (BAC) para conductores en Iowa y cómo difiere para conductores comerciales y menores de 21?

Para adultos de 21 años o más, el límite legal de BAC en Iowa es 0.08%. Los conductores comerciales con CDL tienen un límite menor de 0.04%. Los conductores menores de 21 enfrentan una política de tolerancia cero con un límite de 0.02% — cualquier cantidad de alcohol por encima de esto resulta en suspensión automática de licencia.

IA-specific

¿Cuántos puntos pueden acumularse en una licencia de conducir de Iowa antes de que se active la suspensión de licencia?

Iowa usa un sistema de puntos donde 2 puntos dentro de 12 meses activa una carta de advertencia, 3 puntos dentro de 2 años pueden resultar en suspensión de licencia de 30 días, y 6 puntos dentro de 2 años lleva a una suspensión de 90 días. Violaciones graves como OWI agregan 12 puntos al instante y resultan en suspensión inmediata.

IA-specific

¿Cuáles son las restricciones para conductores adolescentes con una licencia de conducir intermedia de Iowa?

Los conductores adolescentes de Iowa con una licencia intermedia menor de 17 años deben seguir un toque de queda de medianoche a 5 AM durante el primer año (a menos que manej hacia/desdel trabajo o un evento escolar). Iowa no impone límites de pasajeros ni restricciones específicas de celulares para conductores adolescentes más allá de la prohibición statewide de celulares con mano que aplica a todos los conductores.

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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