Ankeny Iowa Online Driver Education and Ankeny Iowa Licensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Ankeny Iowa learner's permit or first Ankeny Iowa driver license. Ankeny Iowa has a Graduated Driver License Program for Ankeny Iowa teen drivers, and there are a few things we want to make you aware of to ensure that applying for your Ankeny Iowa driving license goes as smoothly as possible. Here's what you need to know:
Ankeny Iowa Instructional Permit or Ankeny Iowa Learner Permit
When you turn 14, you can apply for an Ankeny Iowa learner's permit. In order to apply for your Ankeny Iowa learner's permit, you'll need to make an appointment at your local Ankeny Iowa driver's license station and then bring the following:
At the Ankeny 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 Ankeny Iowa learner's license, which is valid for 2 years. If you are enrolled in an approved Ankeny 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 Ankeny Iowa learner permit for 6 months, you're ready to apply for your Ankeny Iowa intermediate license.
Your First Ankeny Iowa Driver's License
In order to apply for your first Ankeny Iowa driver's license, you'll need to make sure you follow a few Ankeny Iowa State requirements:
- keep your Ankeny 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 Ankeny Iowa instruction permit conditions, head on down to your local Ankeny Iowa Driver's License Station with:
Then, take the dreaded road test. If you passed, then congratulations. You've just earned your Ankeny Iowa intermediate driver license! However, for the next year you'll have to abide by a few restrictions.
Ankeny Iowa Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding Ankeny 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
Ankeny Iowa Auto Insurance Ankeny Iowa Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Ankeny Iowa driver's license, you're ready to drive--almost. Any vehicle registered in Ankeny Iowa must be covered by liability insurance. If you are found to be driving without Ankeny Iowa mandatory liability insurance, your Ankeny Iowa intermediate driver license could be suspended and you could be fined.
Ankeny Iowa Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a new Ankeny Iowa driver, it's important for you to learn and take seriously the Ankeny Iowa drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws.
Upon your first conviction of a Ankeny Iowa DUI (0.08), you will face the following penalties:
- Jail sentence from a minimum 48 hours to 1 year
- Ankeny Iowa license suspension of 180 days
- $625-1,250 fine
And of course, further Ankeny Iowa DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Ankeny Iowa license suspension or even Ankeny Iowa license revocation.
Currently, Ankeny Iowa does not have a law prohibiting cell phones or text messaging.
Ankeny Iowa Online Driver Education
For information about approved Ankeny Iowa online driver education courses, see the Ankeny Iowa Driver's Manual.