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Who needs an Iowa drivers license?
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motorcycle or moped on public streets and roads in Iowa
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When is an Iowa drivers license not requred?
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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 |
When can you get an Iowa driver's license
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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 |
What level of vision is required for a driver's license
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At least 20/40 in one eye with or without corrective lenses
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Do you need side vision for a driver's license
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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
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Are you required to judge distances when you drive
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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.
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Are you required to have night vision.
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Yes
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What are the vision standards in Iowa
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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 |
What are the field of vision standards
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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 |
Are you required to take a knowledge test to qualify for a drivers license in Iowa
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Yes.
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Are you required to take a driving test?
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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
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What types of proof of age and identity do you need for a license, permit duplicate license renewal or id. Primary list
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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 |
What is on the secondary list of proof of ID and age
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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 |
Are you required to show proof of Iowa residency?
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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 |
What are the 3 steps of a graduated license for a driver under 18
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1. Instruction permit
2. Intermediate license 3. Full license |