Driver's Education

Parent-taught driver education

Parent-taught driver education was created and authorized by the Iowa legislature for parents that wish to teach driver education to their own children. Get answers to your frequently asked questions.

There are five simple steps to meet the requirements.


STEP 1

Verify ELIGIBILITY – TEACHING PARENT SELF CHECK

Check the requirements for both students and teaching parents before proceeding, as not every family member may qualify for the parent-taught program.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess a valid instruction permit.
  • Age 14-21.
  • In legal custody and control of teaching parent.
  • Currently attending public school, accredited nonpublic school or receiving homeschool education under chapter 299A.

PARENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be parent, guardian or legal custodian of student.
  • Possess a valid Iowa driver's license, other than a motorized bicycle license or a temporary restricted license.
  • Must have a clear driving record for the previous two years which means the individual has not been identified as a candidate for suspension or revocation of a driver’s license under the habitual violator or habitual offender provisions of the department’s regulations; is not subject to a driver’s license suspension, revocation, denial, cancellation, disqualification, or bar; and has no record of a conviction for a moving traffic violation determined to be the cause of a motor vehicle accident.

Check your driving record

View your driving record to ensure you meet the requirements by clicking the button below.




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