Teen drivers in Iowa need 20 hours of supervised driving, including 2 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 12 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.
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Total required by the state
Counted within the 20 hours
Minimum time on a learner's permit
20 supervised hours required, including 2 between sunset and sunrise. Must hold permit for 12 months. An approved driver education course is also required. Permit available at 14.
Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Iowa DOT before you rely on them.
Iowa requires 20 hours of supervised driving, including 2 at night.
At least 2 of the 20 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.
The learner's permit must be held for at least 12 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.
Iowa DOT decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Iowa DOT for the exact form it wants.
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