Iowa Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

  • 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.

  • 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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I pay for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa internet drivers ed course, and when do you need payment?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers ed course will accept payment in the form of credit card or online check, or you may mail a check or money order.  Payment must be received prior to taking the final examination.
When can I expect to get the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa internet drivers ed certificate of completion?
It depends on the preferred method of shipment that you select at registration. CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Iowa certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Iowa traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight certificate of completion delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or Saturday delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
I’d like to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers ed course. If payment is made by either credit card or internet check, how can I be sure that the website is secure?
You can rest assured that CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We offer several payment methods for our Iowa internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
Can you tell me the exact cost of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers ed course for new drivers?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.
I want to take my required Iowa driver education when I turn 16 years old. Is this possible?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   We recommend that you check with the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Iowa Department of Education, or Iowa Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are eligible to take Iowa driver education.

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
May I start the Iowa internet drivers ed course as soon as I sign up?
Yes!  Once you sign-up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers ed class, you can start the Iowa learners permit course immediately or wait until later.  You can start-and-stop the Iowa drivers ed course as often as you like -- at CyberEdDriverEd.com you set the schedule! 
Can you confirm whether my parents would receive a Iowa insurance discount when I complete the Iowa internet drivers ed course?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Iowa online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Iowa insurance provider offers discounts for Iowa teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Iowa online drivers education course.
Once I start the Iowa online drivers ed course, will I be able to use different computers for the course, or do I have to stick with one?
Luckily, you do not have to stick with one computer while taking the Iowa online learners permit course. You’re free to change computers as often as you want while taking the Iowa online drivers ed course. All you need is a computer with an internet connection.
Can I take any breaks while taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers education course?
Yes!  You are allowed to break as often as you would like to do so.  When you log back online, you can then pick up the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa internet drivers ed course exactly where you left off.
Can you ship my Iowa certificate within 24 hours after completing your Iowa internet drivers ed course?
Yes, it is possible.  At registration, you can select your preferred method of shipping.  We do offer expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can have your Iowa certificate in as little as 24 hours.
How many hours is the Iowa online drivers ed course?

The Iowa online driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com is about 30 hours long.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com will be sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

Am I waiving my right to a refund once I begin the Iowa online drivers education course?
No. You do not give up the right to a refund until the Iowa certificate of completion for the Iowa online drivers ed course is shipped. Unlike our competitors, CyberEdDriverEd.com gives you the right to request a refund at ANY point during the Iowa online learners permit course as long as your Iowa certificate of completion has not been shipped.
Does the Iowa online driver education course on CyberEdDriverEd.com have any features to assist people like me who struggle to read large amounts of text?
Yes. CyberEdDriverEd.com offers a “Read Along” feature that reads the material aloud while you follow along with the Iowa online drivers ed class text. You can order this feature when you register for the Iowa online drivers ed class.
Does the Iowa internet drivers ed course meet all Iowa DMV/DVS approved class requirements?
Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
I want to take the Iowa learners permit test. What Iowa driver training documents do I need?

You’re free to go to the Iowa licensing office and take the test for the Iowa learners permit as soon as you receive your Iowa CyberEdDriverEd.com driver education certificate of completion.  Depending on where you live, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as parental consent forms, medical records, your birth certificate, etc. 


We strongly recommend that you contact your local Iowa driver's license office to find out exactly what paperwork is needed when you go in to take your Iowa learner's permit test.

Can I have access to the reading material of each corresponding Iowa internet drivers ed course chapters while I am taking each of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa internet drivers ed course quizzes?
No, you will not have access to the corresponding Iowa internet drivers ed course chapters while you are taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com Iowa online drivers ed course quizzes.
Will taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com online Iowa driver education course be less tedious for me than a classroom Iowa driver education course?
For sure! If you value learning what you want, where you want, how you want—instead of spending hours sitting in a classroom—the CyberEdDriverEd.com online Iowa driver education course is just what you need. Even in states that do not allow online driver education, our Iowa online driver ed course can still help you by reinforcing the things you learn in the classroom.
What forms of ID verification are used by CyberEdDriverEd.com for its Iowa online drivers ed course?
If we need you to verify your ID, it will take the form of personal questions we ask you during the registration process and at different points during the Iowa online learners permit course. Because the majority of states do not require ID verification, we’ll let you know if yours does.