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Independence Iowa Online Driver Education and Independence Iowa Licensing Procedures

Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Independence Iowa learner's permit or first Independence Iowa driver license. Independence Iowa has a Graduated Driver License Program for Independence Iowa teen drivers, and there are a few things we want to make you aware of to ensure that applying for your Independence Iowa driving license goes as smoothly as possible. Here's what you need to know:

Independence Iowa Instructional Permit or Independence Iowa Learner Permit

When you turn 14, you can apply for an Independence Iowa learner's permit. In order to apply for your Independence Iowa learner's permit, you'll need to make an appointment at your local Independence Iowa driver's license station and then bring the following:

• Valid Independence Iowa identification documents
• Social Security number verification
• Written consent from your parent or guardian

At the Independence Iowa Driver's License Station, you'll present all of these application materials and then take two tests:

• driving knowledge test
• vision screening test

If you survived, then congratulations. You've just earned your Independence Iowa learner's license, which is valid for 2 years. If you are enrolled in an approved Independence Iowa driver education program, you may practice with a certified driving instructor, a driver over 25 (with written permission from your parent or guardian), or with any members of your family over 21. After you've had your Independence Iowa learner permit for 6 months, you're ready to apply for your Independence Iowa intermediate license.

Your First Independence Iowa Driver's License

In order to apply for your first Independence Iowa driver's license, you'll need to make sure you follow a few Independence Iowa State requirements:

• keep your Independence Iowa learner's license for at least 6 months
• at least 2 hours must be of night driving
• must drive accident-free and violation-free for 6 consecutive months
• 30 hours of classroom instruction (including 4 hours of substance abuse education)
• complete 20 hours of supervised driving
• 6 hours laboratory, 3 of which must be behind the wheel

So when you're 16 and have met all of the Independence Iowa instruction permit conditions, head on down to your local Independence Iowa Driver's License Station with:

• Your Independence Iowa learner's license
• The required identification materials
• A parental consent form

Then, take the dreaded road test. If you passed, then congratulations. You've just earned your Independence Iowa intermediate driver license! However, for the next year you'll have to abide by a few restrictions.

Independence Iowa Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding Independence Iowa intermediate driver's license: If you manage to drive without incident for 12 months, you can then apply for your Indiana full license!

• you may not drive between 12:30AM and 5AM without supervision
• the exception is if you have a waiver for driving to/from a work or school-related extracurricular activity
• you must drive without accidents or violations for 12 consecutive months
• during this year, you must complete 10 hours of supervised driving
• 2 of these hours must be at night
• all passengers must wear seat belts

Independence Iowa Auto Insurance Independence Iowa Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Independence Iowa driver's license, you're ready to drive--almost. Any vehicle registered in Independence Iowa must be covered by liability insurance. If you are found to be driving without Independence Iowa mandatory liability insurance, your Independence Iowa intermediate driver license could be suspended and you could be fined.

Independence Iowa Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a new Independence Iowa driver, it's important for you to learn and take seriously the Independence Iowa drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws.

Upon your first conviction of a Independence Iowa DUI (0.08), you will face the following penalties:

• Jail sentence from a minimum 48 hours to 1 year
• Independence Iowa license suspension of 180 days
• $625-1,250 fine

And of course, further Independence Iowa DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Independence Iowa license suspension or even Independence Iowa license revocation.

Currently, Independence Iowa does not have a law prohibiting cell phones or text messaging.

Independence Iowa Online Driver Education

For information about approved Independence Iowa online driver education courses, see the Independence Iowa Driver's Manual.