Iowa instruction permit for drivers under 18

Instruction permit from age 14

A minor must pass the knowledge and vision tests, provide the required documents and have parent or guardian consent. Driving is allowed only with qualifying adult supervision.

Intermediate license from age 16

To qualify, Iowa requires an approved driver education course, a valid instruction permit for a total of 12 months and the applicable clean-record requirements. Iowa's supervised-driving program requires at least 20 hours before the intermediate license, including two hours between sunset and sunrise.

Full license from age 17

A full license is available at age 17 after holding the intermediate license for at least 12 consecutive months, meeting the clean-record requirements and completing 10 additional supervised hours, including two hours between sunset and sunrise.

• Iowa intermediate license
• Iowa full license