Iowa

Start Your FREE 2025 IA DOT Practice Test Now

Based on the official DOT driver’s manual

Whether you’re headed to a state fair or trying to traverse a maize maze, you’ll get there more easily with a license to drive. We offer an all-purpose driver’s education platform that gets you prepped for success. You can use these practice tests and resources to get familiar with everything you will be asked on permit or DL exams for car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle drivers.

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Start Your FREE 2025 IA DOT CDL Practice Test Now

Based on the official 2025 CDL manual

If you want to start a career hauling stuff across the great state of Iowa, our prep materials give you an advantage. With our easy-to-use practice tests and cheat sheets, we’ll put you in the best position to get on the road and start making money.

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The essentials

Your journey begins here. These tests cover key concepts and essential knowledge. Let’s see where you’re at!

140 questions + Marathon
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The more complicated stuff

The rules of the road are abundant. This set of tests helps you master complex driving scenarios and every ambiguous road sign you’ll ever encounter.

325 questions + Marathon
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The things that could get you in trouble

If you thought the DOT was bad, traffic court may just be worse, so let’s not go there. Master the details here - maximize safety and sanity for everyone on the road.

83 questions + Marathon
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The exam simulator

Well done! You’re almost at the finish line. Let’s see how you’ll do with a test as close to the real thing as it gets (DOT quirks not included).

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The extra support

Now that you’ve got all this Driver’s Ed knowledge in your brain, let’s keep it fresh. Take these downloadable guides and references with you on-the-go. Brush up whenever you need.

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The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

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Explore IA Driver's Handbook
Explore IA Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

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You did it! Now break out the confetti 🥳

If you made it here with an 80% Passing Probability or above, you’re ready to ace your DOT written exam like it’s nbd.

A bonus for the overachievers: IRL road simulators
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How to get your ELDT theory certificate
View detailed explanation for IA
Complete our theory exam prep program
We send your ELDT theory certificate to TPR
Pass official written exam(s)
Get your CLP

Аlready have a CDL permit and need ELDT only? Check ELDT only program.

Pre-Trip Inspection
91 questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Exam Simulator
20 random questions
Pre-Trip Inspection Cheat Sheet
Pre-Trip Inspection Video by Apex CDL Institute
01m 05s
How to perform a CDL Class A Pre-Trip Inspection
22m 40s
Pre-Trip Inspection Video
by CDL College
31m 58s
Full Exterior and in Cab PTI by West Georgia Tech College
16m 13s
Air Brake Tests for Combination Vehicles
05m 22s
The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

The IA CDL Handbook
Handbook

Read or listen to this interactive handbook designed for minimum boredom and maximum engagement. Download to study anywhere, anytime.

FREE E-Book

Many people arrive at the DMV overconfident and underprepared because they fail to do some of the simple things that would allow them to pass easily. What follows are the 10 steps that every aspiring commefcial driver should take to prepare for his or her official CDL or CLP knowledge exam.

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