Iowa Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 14 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months
  • Minimum Required Amount of Supervised Driving Learners Permit Holders must log 20 hours, including 2 at night; Intermediate License Holders must log 10 hours, including 2 at night
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised Driving Rules Intermediate license holders may not drive between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 25. With a waiver, you may drive unsupervised during these hours if communting to and from work or school
  • Passenger Rules Passengers are allowed to ride with learners permit holders if there are enough seat belts for in vehicle. A licensed, 25-year-old supervising driver must be seated in the front passenger seat
  • Other Driver education is a requirement for applicants under 18.

How to get your Iowa Driver License step-by-step:

  • Obtain driver education certificate
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take the Driving Exam