Teen and Novice Drivers: Iowa

Full Privilege Minimum Age

17 years

Learner Stage

Minimum Age (Years/Months)

Minimum Duration (Months)

Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours)

14 12

20 (2) during Learner Stage

10 (2) during Intermediate Stage

Intermediate Stage

Minimum Age (Years/Months)

Nighttime Driving Restriction

Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted)

16 12:30 a.m. - 5 a.m. First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18, parents may waive
State
Iowa
Issue
Teen and Novice Drivers
Determinations
Full Privilege Minimum Age

17 years

Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

14

Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

12

Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

20 (2) during Learner Stage 10 (2) during Intermediate Stage

Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

12:30 a.m. - 5 a.m.

Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18, parents may waive