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Monticello Iowa Online Driver Education and Monticello Iowa Licensing Procedures

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

Monticello Iowa Instructional Permit or Monticello Iowa Learner Permit

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

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

At the Monticello 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 Monticello Iowa learner's license, which is valid for 2 years. If you are enrolled in an approved Monticello 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 Monticello Iowa learner permit for 6 months, you're ready to apply for your Monticello Iowa intermediate license.

Your First Monticello Iowa Driver's License

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

• keep your Monticello 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 Monticello Iowa instruction permit conditions, head on down to your local Monticello Iowa Driver's License Station with:

• Your Monticello 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 Monticello Iowa intermediate driver license! However, for the next year you'll have to abide by a few restrictions.

Monticello Iowa Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding Monticello 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

Monticello Iowa Auto Insurance Monticello Iowa Financial Responsibility Laws

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monticello Iowa Online Driver Education

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