How old do you have to be to get a permit in Iowa?

14. You must pass the knowledge and vision tests and have a parent's or guardian's written consent.

Can I take the Iowa permit test at home?

Yes, if you are at least 14. A parent applies to be the proctor and gives the test on a computer (not a phone or tablet). You then visit a DMV or county treasurer to get the permit.

How many practice hours does Iowa require?

20 hours, including 2 at night, during the permit stage, plus 10 more (2 at night) during the intermediate stage.

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Q: Who can supervise an Iowa permit driver?

A licensed parent, guardian or custodian, an immediate family member 21 or older, a driver education instructor, or a person 25 or older with parent permission.

Q: Can Iowa permit drivers use a phone?

No. They may not use a phone, tablet or other electronic device while driving, except permanently installed equipment.

Frage 1 von 25

What is the minimum age for an Iowa instruction permit?

15
16
14
13

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Antwort: C. 14

Iowa issues instruction permits from age 14 after you pass the knowledge and vision tests.

Frage 2 von 25

How can an Iowa parent give consent for a teen's instruction permit?

By calling the school
No consent is needed
In person at the DMV, or by completing the written consent form
By text message to the DMV

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Antwort: C. In person at the DMV, or by completing the written consent form

A parent or guardian gives written consent in person at the DMV or by completing form 430018.

Frage 3 von 25

What documents must an Iowa teen bring for an instruction permit?

Only a school ID
A primary ID, proof of residency, and proof of Social Security number
Only a birth certificate photocopy
A report card and a library card

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Antwort: B. A primary ID, proof of residency, and proof of Social Security number

Bring a primary form of identification, proof of residency and proof of your Social Security number.

Frage 4 von 25

Who gives the Iowa permit knowledge test when a teen takes it at home?

A teacher who visits the home
No one; it is unsupervised
A parent, who applies to be the proctor
A police officer

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Antwort: C. A parent, who applies to be the proctor

For the at-home option, a parent administers the test after submitting the Application to Proctor Knowledge Exam form.

Frage 5 von 25

Which device can NOT be used for Iowa's at-home permit knowledge test?

Any device with internet
A phone or tablet
A laptop computer
A desktop computer

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Antwort: B. A phone or tablet

The student needs an internet-connected device, but not a phone or tablet.

Frage 6 von 25

How long does the email link for Iowa's at-home knowledge test stay valid?

24 hours
7 days
72 hours
30 days

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Antwort: C. 72 hours

The test link sent by email expires after 72 hours.

Frage 7 von 25

After passing Iowa's at-home knowledge test, what must the teen still do?

Wait until age 16
Take the test again at school
Nothing; the permit arrives by email
Visit a DMV or county treasurer to be issued the permit

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Antwort: D. Visit a DMV or county treasurer to be issued the permit

After passing at home, the student must visit a DMV or county treasurer location to get the permit.

Frage 8 von 25

What is Iowa's Skip the Trip – DOT Test Program?

A way to take the permit knowledge test at some schools
A way to skip the knowledge test
A free bus pass
An online road test

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Antwort: A. A way to take the permit knowledge test at some schools

Some schools offer the permit knowledge test through the Skip the Trip – DOT Test Program.

Frage 9 von 25

Which person may supervise an Iowa instruction permit holder?

A licensed friend aged 18
Any adult without a license
Another permit holder
An immediate family member at least 21 with a valid license

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Antwort: D. An immediate family member at least 21 with a valid license

Supervisors can be a parent, guardian or custodian, an immediate family member 21 or older, a driver education instructor, or a person 25 or older with parent permission. All must be licensed.

Frage 10 von 25

A licensed neighbor wants to supervise an Iowa permit holder. What is required?

The neighbor must be at least 18
The neighbor must be at least 25 and have written permission from the parent
Nothing; any adult may supervise
The neighbor must be a teacher

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Antwort: B. The neighbor must be at least 25 and have written permission from the parent

A person who is not family must be at least 25 and have written permission from the parent, guardian or custodian.

Frage 11 von 25

When may an Iowa instruction permit holder drive?

Only between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
At any time, but only with a qualified adult supervisor
Alone, to school and work
Only in daylight

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Antwort: B. At any time, but only with a qualified adult supervisor

Permit holders may drive at any time as long as a qualified adult supervisor is with them.

Frage 12 von 25

What license does an Iowa teen need to drive alone to school or work before the intermediate license?

A commercial license
A Special Minor's Restricted License
No license is needed
An instruction permit

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Antwort: B. A Special Minor's Restricted License

Permit holders may not drive unsupervised to school or work. That requires a Special Minor's Restricted License.

Frage 13 von 25

What is the rule on phones for an Iowa instruction permit holder?

No phone, tablet or other electronic device while driving (except built-in equipment)
Texting only at stop signs
Calls only with the supervisor's permission
Hands-free calls only

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Antwort: A. No phone, tablet or other electronic device while driving (except built-in equipment)

Permit holders may not use a cell phone, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device while driving. Permanently installed equipment is allowed.

Frage 14 von 25

How many passengers may ride with an Iowa instruction permit holder?

Any number
Only family members
No more than the number of seat belts
Only one

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Antwort: C. No more than the number of seat belts

There may be no more passengers than seat belts in the vehicle.

Frage 15 von 25

What happens after a first violation of the Iowa instruction permit rules?

A one-year revocation
A warning letter, and the permit may be suspended
A $1,000 fine
Nothing

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Antwort: B. A warning letter, and the permit may be suspended

A first offense brings a warning letter and possible suspension. A second offense brings a 30-day suspension.

Frage 16 von 25

What is the penalty for a second violation of the Iowa instruction permit rules?

A 30-day suspension
A 1-year suspension
A warning letter
Community service only

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Antwort: A. A 30-day suspension

A second offense brings a 30-day suspension.

Frage 17 von 25

In Iowa, how does a conviction, crash or restriction violation affect a teen's graduated license?

It adds one month
It moves the teen up faster
It delays moving to the next license phase by 6 months
It has no effect

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Antwort: C. It delays moving to the next license phase by 6 months

Each conviction, crash or restriction violation delays the upgrade to the next phase by 6 months.

Frage 18 von 25

How long must an Iowa teen hold an instruction permit before the intermediate license?

3 months
9 months
12 months
6 months

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Antwort: C. 12 months

Iowa requires a 12-month permit holding period.

Frage 19 von 25

How many supervised driving hours does Iowa require during the permit stage?

40 hours, including 5 at night
50 hours, including 10 at night
10 hours, all in daylight
20 hours, including 2 at night

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Antwort: D. 20 hours, including 2 at night

Iowa requires 20 hours of supervised driving in the permit stage, 2 of them at night.

Frage 20 von 25

What is the minimum age for an Iowa intermediate license?

17
15
14
16

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Antwort: D. 16

The intermediate license is available at 16 for teens who finish driver education and the permit stage.

Frage 21 von 25

What course must an Iowa teen complete to get an intermediate license?

A mechanics class
A CPR course
An online signs video
Driver education

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Antwort: D. Driver education

Iowa requires driver education for the intermediate license.

Frage 22 von 25

During which hours may an Iowa intermediate license holder NOT drive unsupervised?

Midnight to 6 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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Antwort: D. 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Iowa's intermediate night restriction runs from 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Frage 23 von 25

How many more supervised hours must an Iowa teen log during the intermediate stage?

10, including 2 at night
50, including 10 at night
None
20, including 5 at night

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Antwort: A. 10, including 2 at night

The intermediate stage requires 10 more supervised hours, 2 of them at night.

Frage 24 von 25

Which vehicle may an Iowa instruction permit holder NOT drive?

A small pickup truck
A family car
A minivan
A vehicle rated at 16,001 pounds or more

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Antwort: D. A vehicle rated at 16,001 pounds or more

Permit holders may not drive commercial vehicles, vehicles rated at 16,001 pounds or more, or motorcycles unless licensed for them.

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Where can an Iowa teen take the permit knowledge test in person?

Only at a hospital
At a DMV or county treasurer location, by appointment
At any gas station
Only at a police station

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Antwort: B. At a DMV or county treasurer location, by appointment

You can schedule the test at a DMV or Iowa county treasurer location, take it at home with a parent proctor, or at some schools.

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