Iowa Driving Test Routes (IA)

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Driving Test Centers in Iowa – Routes & Directory

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Greenfield Driving Test Routes

Adair County DOT, 400 Public Square Suite 2, Greenfield IA 50849

Corning Driving Test Routes

Adams County DOT, 500 9th St, Corning IA 50841

Waukon Driving Test Routes

Allamakee County DOT, 110 Allamakee Street, Waukon IA 52172

Centerville Driving Test Routes

Appanoose County DOT, Courthouse, Second Floor, 201 N 12th St., Centerville IA 52544

Audubon Driving Test Routes

Audubon County DOT, 318 Leroy St. 5, Audubon IA 50025

Vinton Driving Test Routes

Benton County DOT, 111 E 4th St., Vinton IA 52349

Waterloo Driving Test Routes

Black Hawk County DOT, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo IA 50703

Boone Driving Test Routes

Boone County DOT, 201 State St, Boone IA 50036

Waverly Driving Test Routes

Bremer County DOT, 415 E Bremer Ave., Waverly IA 50677

Storm Lake Driving Test Routes

Buena Vista DOT, 215 E. 5th Street, P.O. Drawer 149, Storm Lake IA 50588

Allison Driving Test Routes

Butler County DOT, 428 6th St, Allison IA 50602

Rockwell City Driving Test Routes

Calhoun County DOT, 416 4th Street Suite 2, Rockwell City IA 50579

Carroll Driving Test Routes

Carroll County DPT, 114 E 6th St, Carroll IA 51401

Atlantic Driving Test Routes

Cass County Treasurer, Main Floor, 5 W 7th Street, Atlantic IA 50022

Tipton Driving Test Routes

Cedar County DOT, 400 Cedar St, Tipton IA 52772

Mason City Driving Test Routes

Cerro Gordo County DOT, 220 North Washington Avenue, Mason City IA 50401

Cherokee Driving Test Routes

Cherokee County DOT, 520 W. Main St, Drawer E, Cherokee IA 51012

New Hampton Driving Test Routes

Chickasaw County DOT, 8 E Prospect St, PO Box 186, New Hampton IA 50659

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County DOT, 100 S. Main, Osceola IA 50213

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County Treasurer, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box 157, Osceola IA 50213

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County Treasurer, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box 157, Osceola IA 50213

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County Treasurer, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box 157, Osceola IA 50213

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County Treasurers, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box 157, Osceola IA 50213

Osceola Driving Test Routes

Clarke County Treasurers, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box 157, Osceola IA 50213

Spencer Driving Test Routes

Clay County DOT, 300 West 4th Street, P.O. Box 1147, Spencer IA 51301

Clinton Driving Test Routes

Clinton County DOT, 1900 N 3rd St, Clinton IA 52732

Denison Driving Test Routes

Crawford County DOT, 1202 Broadway, Suite 7, Denison IA 51442

Adel Driving Test Routes

Dallas County DOT, 801 Court St., Adel IA 50003

Bloomfield Driving Test Routes

Davis County DOT, 100 Courthouse Square Suite 8, Bloomfield IA 52537

Leon Driving Test Routes

Decatur County DOT, 207 N Main St, Leon IA 50144

Manchester Driving Test Routes

Delaware County Treasurer, Room 200 301 E. Main St., Manchester IA 52057

Burlington Driving Test Routes

Des Moines County Treasurer, 513 N. Main St. P.O. Box 248, Burlington IA 52601

Dubuque Driving Test Routes

Dubuque County DOT, 720 Central Ave, Dubuque IA 52001

Elkader Driving Test Routes

Elkader County DOT, 600 Gunder Road NE, Suite #4, Elkader IA 52043

Estherville Driving Test Routes

Emmet County DOT, 609 1st Ave N Ste 8, Estherville IA 51334

West Union Driving Test Routes

Fayette County DOT, 114 N Vine St, PO Box 273, West Union IA 52175

Fort Madison Driving Test Routes

Fort Madison Treasurer, 933 Ave H, P.O. Box 346, Fort Madison IA 52627

Hampton Driving Test Routes

Franklin County DOT, 12 1st Ave NW, Hampton IA 50441

Sidney Driving Test Routes

Fremont County DOT, 506 Filmore Street, PO Box 299, Sidney IA 51652

Jefferson Driving Test Routes

Greene County DOT, 114 N Chestnut, Jefferson IA 50129

Grundy Center Driving Test Routes

Grundy County Treasurer, 706 G Ave, Grundy Center IA 50638

Guthrie Center Driving Test Routes

Guthrie County Treasurer, 200 N 5th St, Guthrie Center IA 50115

Webster City Driving Test Routes

Hamilton County Treasurer, Courthouse, first floor, 2300 Superior St. Ste. 7, Webster City IA 50595

Garner Driving Test Routes

Hancock County Treasurer, 855 State Street, P.O. Box 70, Garner IA 50438

Eldora Driving Test Routes

Hardin County Treasurer, 1215 Edgington Avenue, P.O. Box 391, Eldora IA 50627

Logan Driving Test Routes

Harrison County Treasurers, 111 N 2nd Ave, Logan IA 51546

Mount Pleasant Driving Test Routes

Henry County Treasurer, 100 E. Washington Street, P.O. Box 146, Mount Pleasant IA 52641

Cresco Driving Test Routes

Howard County Treasurer, 137 N Elm St, Cresco IA 52136

Dakota City Driving Test Routes

Humboldt County Treasurer, 203 Main St, Dakota City IA 50529

Ida Grove Driving Test Routes

Ida County Treasurer, 401 Moorehead St., Ida Grove IA 51445

Maquoketa Driving Test Routes

Jackson County Treasurer, 201 West Platt Street, Maquoketa IA 52060

Newton Driving Test Routes

Jasper County Treasurer, 101 1st St. N, PO Box 1387, Newton IA 50208

Fairfield Driving Test Routes

Jefferson County Treasurer, Court & Briggs, Fairfield IA 52556

Anamosa Driving Test Routes

Jones County Treasurer, 500 W. Main St. Room 106, P.O. Box 79, Anamosa IA 52205

Sigourney Driving Test Routes

Keokuk County Treasurer, 2nd Floor, 101 S. Main, Sigourney IA 52591

Algona Driving Test Routes

Kossuth County Treasurer, 114 W State St, Algona IA 50511

Wapello Driving Test Routes

Louisa County Treasurer, 117 S Main, PO Box 207, Wapello IA 52653

Chariton Driving Test Routes

Lucas County Treasurer, 916 Braden Ave., Chariton IA 50049

Rock Rapids Driving Test Routes

Lyon County Treasurer, 206 S Second Ave, Rock Rapids IA 51246

Winterset Driving Test Routes

Madison County Treasurer, 201 W. Court Ave, P.O. Box 152, Winterset IA 50273

Oskaloosa Driving Test Routes

Mahaska County Treasurer, 106 South First Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577

Knoxville Driving Test Routes

Marion County Treasurer, 214 E Main St Ste 9, Knoxville IA 50138

Marshalltown Driving Test Routes

Marshall County Treasurer, Property Tax & Motor Vehicle Departments, Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, Marshalltown IA 50158

Glenwood Driving Test Routes

Mills County Treasurers, Mills County Courthouse, 418 Sharp St., Glenwood IA 51534

Osage Driving Test Routes

Mitchell County Treasurer, 212 South 5th Street, Osage IA 50461

Onawa Driving Test Routes

Monona County Treasurer, 610 Iowa Ave, P.O. Box 415, Onawa IA 51040

Albia Driving Test Routes

Monroe County Treasurer, 10 Benton Ave E, Albia IA 52531

Muscatine Driving Test Routes

Muscatine County Treasurer, 414 E. 3rd Street Ste 102, Muscatine IA 52761

Sibley Driving Test Routes

Osceola County Treasurer, 300 7th St, P.O. Box 166, Sibley IA 51249

Primghar Driving Test Routes

O’Brien County Treasurer, 2nd Floor Courthouse, 155 S Hayes Ave PO Box 310, Primghar IA 51245

Clarinda Driving Test Routes

Page County Treasurer, 112 E. Main, PO Box 224, Clarinda IA 51632

Emmetsburg Driving Test Routes

Palo Alto County Treasurer, 1010 Broadway, PO Box 77, Emmetsburg IA 50536

Le Mars Driving Test Routes

Plymouth County Treasurer, 215 4th Ave SE, Le Mars IA 51031

Pocahontas Driving Test Routes

Pocahontas County Treasurer, 99 Court Square, Pocahontas IA 50574

Mount Ayr Driving Test Routes

Ringgold County Treasurer, 109 W. Madison St, Suite 200, Mount Ayr IA 50854

Sac City Driving Test Routes

Sac County Treasurer, 100 NW State Street, Sac City IA 50583

Davenport Driving Test Routes

Scott County Treasurer, 600 W 4th Street, Davenport IA 52801

Harlan Driving Test Routes

Shelby County Treasurer, 612 Court Street, P.O. Box 110, Harlan IA 51537

Orange City Driving Test Routes

Sioux County Treasurer, 104 1st St. SE, PO Box 77, Orange City IA 51041

Nevada Driving Test Routes

Story County Treasurer, Story County Administration Building, 900 6th Street, Nevada IA 50201

Toledo Driving Test Routes

Tama County Treasurer, 104 W State St, PO Box 336, Toledo IA 52342

Bedford Driving Test Routes

Taylor County Treasurer, 405 Jefferson St-Suite 2, Bedford IA 50833

Creston Driving Test Routes

Union County Treasurer, 300 N. Pine St, Creston IA 50801

Keosauqua Driving Test Routes

Van Buren County Treasurer, 404 Dodge St, PO Box 473, Keosauqua IA 52565

Ottumwa Driving Test Routes

Wapello County Motor Vehicle Department, 102 E Main St, Ottumwa IA 52501

Indianola Driving Test Routes

Warren County Treasurer, 301 N Buxton, Ste 102, PO Box 217, Indianola IA 50125

Washington Driving Test Routes

Washington County Treasurer, 222 W Main St., PO Box 889, Washington IA 52353

Corydon Driving Test Routes

Wayne County Treasurer, 100 N Lafayette St, P.O. Box 435, Corydon IA 50060

Fort Dodge Driving Test Routes

Webster County Treasurer, Webster County Courthouse - 1st Floor, 701 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge IA 50501

Forest City Driving Test Routes

Winnebago County Treasurer, 126 S Clark, Suite 4, Forest City IA 50436

Decorah Driving Test Routes

Winneshiek County Treasurer, 201 W Main St, Decorah IA 52101

Northwood Driving Test Routes

Worth County Treasurer, 822 Central Ave, P.O. Box 257, Northwood IA 50459

Clarion Driving Test Routes

Wright County Treasurer, 115 N Main St, P.O. Box 226, Clarion IA 50525

Always Updated & Current

Our Iowa routes are designed to match the exact roads conditions you’ll face on your DMV test.

Constantly Reviewed

Construction, detours, new traffic lights, and updated road layouts can change a test route overnight. Our team tracks any changes then refreshes the app so you’re never left driving outdated routes.

Learner-Driven Improvements

Every recorded drive, every GPS test report, and every examiner tip feeds back into our system. The result? Routes that reflect the latest local driving experience-not last year’s version.

the IA routes are made from many accurate sources
route changes are updated via the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The road test usually lasts 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and the specific route chosen, which is long enough for the examiner to assess a wide range of driving skills.

  • Yes, if your vehicle is equipped with a reversing camera or sensors, you can use them. Though, you must still demonstrate checking your mirrors and blind spots, and not rely on the technology.

  • Most are asked to back up in a straight line and carry out at least one type of parking, which may be parallel or parking on a hill. The examiner may also assess you pulling into and out of parking spaces safely.

  • It’s about overall safe driving, with no fixed number of small errors resulting in a fail.

    Minor errors may reduce your score, but serious violations (like running a stop sign, speeding, or failing to yield) will usually result in automatic failure.

    • Running a red light or stop sign

    • Excessive speed

    • Clipping the curb hard during your maneuver

    • Endangering pedestrians or other drivers

    • Ignoring instructions

    • Causing or nearly causing a collision

  • Most learners, after completing driver’s ed and practicing the routes find the test manageable.

    The key is to stay calm, follow traffic laws, and demonstrate that you’re a safe, defensive driver.

  • The examiner will go over your results.

    • If you pass: you’ll receive your temporary paper license while your permanent license is processed.

    • If you fail: you’ll be advised on what areas to improve and when you can retake.

Iowa Driving Information

License Types & Graduated Licensing (Under 18)

Your Instruction Permit:

  • Available from the age of 14 (with parental or guardian consent).

  • You must have passed the written (knowledge) test and vision screening.

  • Anyone driving with this permit must have licensed adult supervision.

Your Intermediate Driver’s License:

  • Typically available from the age of 16, after holding your instruction permit for 12 months.

  • You must complete Driver’s Education, and the required supervised driving hours.

  • You must have a clean driving record (no moving violations or at-fault accidents) during the permit period.

Your Full Driver’s License:

  • Usually granted from the age of 17, once you’ve had your intermediate license for 12 consecutive months, kept a clean driving record, and met all GDL requirements.

  • When you’re 18 or older, different rules will apply. These are often less restrictive, and in some cases you may be able to get a full license without all the teen stages.

What’s Assessed During the Road Test

  1. Basic control of your vehicle: smooth starting & stopping, steering, turning.

  2. Proper use of signals, mirrors, and regular observing of blind spots.

  3. Obeying road signs, traffic lights, and intersections.

  4. Changing lanes, merging, and navigating real traffic situations safely.

  5. Parking maneuvers, backing up straight, turning around, etc.

Additionally: Your vehicle must meet safety requirements: working lights, horn, mirrors, valid registration & insurance. Be ready for a pre-test vehicle inspection.

Iowa Laws & Rules That Matter for Test Day

  • Passenger and curfew restrictions: There are limitations on driving late at night unless for your school/work or accompanied by permitted adult.

  • Clean driving record: moving violations or accidents will delay your ability to take a test.

  • Hands-free / distracted driving laws: Iowa has strict laws about using electronic devices (this is relevant since being distracted is a common fail-point).

What to Bring & Day-of-Test Tips

  1. Bring your instruction permit or current license, proof of identity, and proof of residence.

  2. If you’re under 18, bring your proof of completing driver education, your signed parental consent, and supervised driving logs.

  3. Check in advance that your vehicle is legal, safe, and that all essential components are working (lights, brakes, seat belts etc.).

  4. Arrive early, having had a warm-up drive, and practice any maneuvers beforehand.

Learner Resources Section

Iowa DOT Driver’s Manual

The official Iowa Driver’s Manual, available for download in several languages. It covers everything from traffic signs & rules, basic driving skills, to applying your driving skills.

Practice Knowledge Tests

Sample quizzes with 25 randomly generated questions used in real knowledge tests. Great for practising before you take the real thing.

Parent-Taught Driver Education

A program that lets parents/guardians teach their children driver education. Requirements, approved courses, how many hours driving, night driving, and how to log and submit completion are all included.

Getting/Renewing Permits for Under-18

Information on what under-18 drivers need for their instruction permit: tests, parental consent, the process and required documents.

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