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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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How IA students are practicing (last 30 days)
Students practiced
1K
Number of unique learners who took at least one Iowa practice test in the last 30 days.
Questions answered
63.1K
Total number of practice tests questions answered by Iowa learners during the last 30 days.
Avg. session time
Median time a learner spends studying per session.
Weekend activity
▼ -32% Average weekend activity is compared to weekdays; a lower value means less students study on weekends.
Peak time
10AM on Mon
The most active study hour and weekday, based on all Iowa sessions over the past 30 days.
Study intensity rank
#41 nationwide
Iowa’s position among all U.S. states, ranked by average session duration
Updated every 30 minutes from anonymized Iowa learner sessions on Driving-Tests.org. Methodology & data freshness
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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
IA DOT Diagnostic Test
8 questions
Practice Test 1
20 questions
Practice Test 2
20 questions
Practice Test 3
20 questions
Practice Test 4
40 questions
Practice Test 5
40 questions
Basics Marathon
All 140 questions
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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
Complex Situations 1
20 questions
Complex Situations 2
20 questions
Complex Situations 3
20 questions
True/False Road Signs
40 questions
Road Signs and Situations
50 questions
Road Signs Mini
25 questions
Road Signs Full
150 questions
Intermediate Marathon
All 260 questions
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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
Fines and Limits
40 questions
Distracted Driving
18 questions
Drinking and Driving
25 questions
Advanced Marathon
All 83 questions
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The exam simulator

Includes 25 random questions from all topics and all prep areas.

IA DOT Exam Simulator
25 random questions
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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.

The 120 Most Common US Road Signs
The Top 100 Most Common US DMV Questions
10 Things You Should Do Before Your DMV Exam
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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!

The Challenge Bank™
 

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.

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.

Read
PDF (68 pages)
Listen
MP3 (3h 17m)
Download
12 MB
Open Handbook
End of theory exam preparation
Pass official DOT written exam

Once you reach this place with 80% Passing Probability, you will be ready to pass the official DMV written exam with ease and confidence.

Road exam preparation
From knowledge to Behind-the-wheel

Practice with our simulators to bridge the gap before your road test.

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IRL Road Simulators

Put concepts to reality with 360° road panoramas, real-time hazard identification, and adaptive decision-making exercises. Because cool, confident drivers help create safer roads for everyone.

123 questions + Exam Simulator
Virtual 360° Road Situations
26 questions
Behind-the-Wheel Simulator
37 questions
Road Skills 1
30 questions
Road Skills 2
30 questions
Road Skills Exam Simulator
30 random questions
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Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

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