Goulden Rule Driving SchoolFAQ's
How do I know if Goulden Rule Driving School is licensed by Iowa's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Goulden Rule Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Goulden Rule Driving School is licensed by the State of Iowa. We recommend that you either contact Goulden Rule Driving School directly or possibly the Iowa DMV to find out if Goulden Rule Driving School is a licensed driver training school.
Will the Iowa DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice as a substitute to taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the Iowa DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in Iowa.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Goulden Rule Driving School makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....manual OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Goulden Rule Driving School and let them know before you enroll in their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Goulden Rule Driving School will be able to accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Goulden Rule Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like Goulden Rule Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
Are 14-year-olds permitted to apply for a instruction permit in Iowa?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the minimum age for which to receive an instruction permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school like Goulden Rule Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Iowa.
Do you know if the laws in Iowa require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in a driver training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to enroll in a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
Does Goulden Rule Driving School provide a hands-on driver training course like the one that is required by the State of Iowa? I need to sign up for one in order to obtain my driver license.
Goulden Rule Driving School offers driver training courses which are approved by the Iowa DMV. You may want to contact Goulden Rule Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about signing up for one.
I live in Cedar Falls Iowa. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first Iowa driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Iowa, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Goulden Rule Driving School may offer courses which would meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is there a law in Iowa that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Iowa mandates that all teen-agers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Iowa driver's license.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in Iowa before I receive my Iowa instruction permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like Goulden Rule Driving School and request more information.