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Our Sponsor Offers Free Teen-Driver Insurance Quotes The State of Iowa Graduated Driver LicenseThe State of Iowa has a graduated driver license system for teen drivers under the age of 18. The graduated license system reduces risk factors for teen drivers while increasing parental involvement and supervision. The graduated license system also gives young drivers the opportunity to practice driving and learn the rules of the road, without all of the allowances given to a fully licensed adult. The State of Iowa Instruction PermitThe instruction permit is available to teen drivers 14 years of age. The applicant must have the written consent of a parent or legal guardian. This permission statement must be signed by the parent or guardian in the presence of a State certified examiner. If the parent or guardian is not present during application, a notarized copy of written consent may be presented to the examiner. The applicant must also pass a vision screening and a knowledge test. When applying for the learner permit, the applicant must have proof of identification and a Social Security Number that is verified. Once the teen driver has received their instruction permit, they must hold it for a minimum of 6 months. The new driver must be under supervision by a licensed driver at all times while driving. This is to be done by a parent, guardian, immediate family member over the age of 21 or a driver education instructor. The teen may also be supervised by a licensed driver over the age of 25 if there is written permission from the parent or legal guardian. Passengers in the vehicle are limited to the number of safety belts available. The instruction permit holder must complete a minimum of 20 hours of supervised driving with 2 of the 20 hours being at night. The new teen driver must drive violation and accident free for six months prior to applying for the intermediate driver license. During the time the teen driver holds the instruction permit, they must complete a State of Iowa approved driver education course. This includes 30 hours of in class instruction that has the mandatory subject matter listed below. 4 Hours – Substance Abuse Training20 Minutes - Railroad Crossing SafetyInformation Regarding Organ DonationThe approved course will have 6 hours of laboratory time with 3 of these hours being “Behind the Wheel Training”.
The State of Iowa Intermediate LicenseThe intermediate license is available to teen drivers 16 years of age. The applicant for the license must meet the requirements listed above for the instruction permit including written consent of a parent or legal guardian. The intermediate license must be held for a minimum of 12 months. During the 12 months the license holder may drive without supervision from 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM. Any driving that takes place outside of the hours listed above must be supervised by a licensed driver who is an immediate family member over the age of 21, a parent or guardian, or a designated adult driver over the age of 25. If the teen driver is driving to and from employment or school sanctioned activities they may drive outside of the hours listed above, however they must have a signed waiver to do so legally. The intermediate license holder must complete ten hours of supervised driving and 2 of those hours must be nighttime driving. Supervision is allowable to a designated licensed driver 25 years of age or older, a parent or guardian or a licensed immediate family member over the age of 21. While driving the teen driver must limit passengers to the number of available safety belts. During the time that the intermediate license is held, the teen driver must drive accident and violation free continuously for 12 months prior to applying for a full license. All conditions remain in effect until the driver reaches the age of 18 and receives a full license. The State of Iowa Full LicenseThe full license is available for teen drivers at the age of 17. To receive a full license you must meet all of the requirements for the intermediate license including written parental permission. The holder of a full license may drive restriction free, however if the teen driver is under the age of 18, the full license will have the notation “Under Eighteen” or if under the age of 21 the full license will have the notation “Under Twenty-One”. The State of Iowa Financial Responsibility ActWhile driving in the State of Iowa you must be able to prove financial responsibility if you are involved in an accident. If you do not have insurance, or proof of financial responsibility your license and registration may be suspended. For more information please use the "Insurance Requirements" link posted below. State of Iowa Source Links for This InformationState of Iowa Website - Graduated License Information State of Iowa Website - Insurance Requirements (Driver Manual 4MB Download) Other State of Iowa InformationIowa Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties & Fines
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