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Iowa Instruction Permit Knowledge Test
35
Total questions
Approx. 35 minutes
Exam Time
28
Passing Score 80% (You must get at least 28 out of 35 questions right)
$8
Exam Fee
Getting Your Iowa Instruction Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist
Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- Applicants must be at least 14 years old.
- Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
- You must pass a vision screening.
Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
What's the Easiest Way to Pass the Iowa Permit Test?
Reading the Iowa Driver's Manual is important, but active learning with practice questions is proven to be the most effective way to prepare.
Studying the Manual Alone
Covers all the material.
Passive, boring, and it's hard to be sure you're ready.
Studying the Manual AloneUsing the Flashpath App
Active learning, realistic practice, progress tracking, and our Pass Guarantee.
Requires a smartphone.
Using the Flashpath AppBeyond the Permit: Your Complete Iowa Driver's Toolkit
Printable Iowa Cheatsheet (PDF)
Our free one-page PDF with the critical rules, restrictions, and road signs you must memorize.
Intermediate License Road Test Checklist
Already thinking about your road test? View our guide on the top mistakes to avoid.
New Resident License Guide
New to Iowa? Our step-by-step guide makes transferring your out-of-state license simple.
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