About the Iowa DMV Permit exam
The Iowa DMV Permit exam is administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Like every state, Iowa adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $9.
- Iowa requires 20 hours of supervised driving (2 at night) for applicants under 17; the permit period is minimum 12 months.
To get started, read the official Iowa handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
What's in the Iowa exam: Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.