Iowa Drivers Permit Test Prep

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motorcycle or moped on public streets and roads in Iowa

If you are driving military vehicles
If you are driving farm equipment between home farn and nearby farm (not more than 2 miles)
Are a student or visitor and have a current license from home state or country

All of the following apply
You are at least 16 years fo age
submit proof of name and age
have successfully completed an approved drivers ed course if under 18
have parent or guardian consent if under 18
pass required tests
turn in other driver's lic or other id that you have
have not had your license suspended revoked denied canceled disqualified or barred
have not been found incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle due to a mental or physical disability and have no unpaid fines for moving violations

At least 20/40 in one eye with or without corrective lenses

Yes you need to see out of the corner of your eye. You must also use side mirrors and glance at the side to see if necessary

Yes It is especially important to know how far you are from other vehicles and be able to judge safe gaps when merging and when passing on two lane roads.

Yes

20/40 No restrictions unless driver wears contacts or glasses
Less than 20/40 but at least 20/50 No driving when headlights required
Less than 20/50 but at least 20/70 No driving when headlights are required; no driving at speed over 35 mph
Less than 20/70 Not eligible

140 degrees or better none
Less than 140 deg. but at least 115 deg in single best eye left and right outside rearview mirrors will be required
Less than 115 deg. Not eligible

Yes.

Yes. The driving test shows how well you can control your car. You need to bring a licensed driver with you to take you home incase you don't pass the drivers test. All vehicles safety equipment must be in working order for test. Vehicle needs to have current plates and registration

Under 18 and not married must furnish primary form of ID, secondary form of ID, verification of SS# and parent/guardian consent.
Primary list
Photo drivers license or certified copy of license that is valid or has not been expired more than one year
Photo ID card or certified copy of card issued from the same state agency that issues drivers lic and the card must not have been expired more than one year.
Original or certified copy of US or Canadian birth cert. that has a raised seal and is government issued
US citizenship and Immigration service document
Court order containing full name, date of birth and court seal
Military ID card
Valid US or Canadian passport Other international passports require valid INS document
ID card issued by Canadian Dept of Indian Affairs
Notarized copy of Inmate description of a Client information Inquiry from Dept. of Corrections

Any document from the primary list
Bureau of Indian Affairs card
Photo drivers lic or photo ID card expired >1 yr
Court order that does not contain birth date but has full name
Foreign birth certificate translated by an approved translator
Military discharge or separation papers
Military dependent ID card
Employer ID card
Health insurance card
IRS or state tax document completed by the government agency
Marriage license or certifiate
Medical records from doctoror hospital
Gun permit
Pilot's license
Certified school record or transcript
SS card
Canadian Social Insurance card
Photo student ID card
Vehicle cert of title,
voter registration card
welfare card
prision release document
certified or notarized affidavit personally provided by the chidl's parent or guardian that identifies a minor child

Yes. Acceptable items
Iowa voter registration card
Iowa vehicle registration certificate
Utility bill showing 30 days of residency
Statement from Iowa financial institution showing 30 days residence
Rental or lease agreement showing 30 days residency
Pay check or pay stub from an Iowa employer
Children' s enrollment papers
Documentation showing filing for homestead or military tax exemption on property in Iowa

1. Instruction permit
2. Intermediate license
3. Full license