If you need a driver's license, then you will need to apply for an Iowa learner’s permit which requires a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.

When you receive a valid learner’s permit, you will then need to pass a road skills test and vision test to receive an Iowa driver’s license.

Applicants under 18 must hold a learner’s permit for 6 months before taking the road skills test.

The Iowa DMV requires that all applicants must pass a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques. If you fail the exam, some states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.

New residents with an out-of-state license must obtain an Iowa after 30 days of their permanent residence in Iowa. Carry your former state license with you as you will be required to surrender it in order to obtain the new license in the DMV office.

The vision test is required to change a valid out-of-state license to an Iowa driver's license; however the written exam and road skills test may be waived at the discretion of the examiner.

If your out-of-state driver's license is expired, you may be required to apply for a license as a new driver and pass all required tests for obtaining a license.

If you have a valid international driver's license you may drive in Iowa if your license from your home country is valid. If you have an international license it must be carried with your home country license at all times.

Driver's Licenses issued to temporary foreign nationals will be limited to the period of time the foreign national is authorized to be in the United States, not to exceed two years. Permanent resident foreign nationals should bring their Permanent Resident Card (I-551) to be issued a full term Driver's License.

Before you head to the Iowa DMV Office, make sure you have all the required documents to get your driver's license:

The minimum age for an intermediate license is 16 years old. The intermediate license must be held for a period of 12 months, and not allowed to drive unsupervised between the hours of 12:30 AM to 5 AM. The minimum age for a full license in Iowa is 17 years old. This removes all the restrictions from the intermediate license.

Once your licensing requirements have been met, you will receive:

CDL Endorsements are required for double/triple trailers, tanker vehicles, passenger vehicles and vehicles placarded for hazardous materials. If you live in Iowa and drive a Class A, B or C commercial vehicle, you must have an Iowa Commercial Driver License (CDL).

If you drive a commercial vehicle that falls into one of the following classifications, you must have an Iowa Commercial Driver License.

Class A License - This classification applies only to combination vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) exceeding 26,000 pounds provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds. The holder of a Class A license, which includes any appropriate endorsements, can operate all vehicles included in Class B, C, and D.

Class B License - This class includes single or combination vehicles where the GVWR of the single vehicle exceeds 26,000 pounds. The vehicle in tow must not exceed 10,000 pounds. Class B licensees, with appropriate endorsements, can drive all vehicles in Class C or D.

Class C License –This class includes vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and vehicles placarded for hazardous materials, that do not meet the criteria for Class A or B fall under this classification and may drive all vehicles in Class D.

If you pass the required knowledge tests, you can then take the CDL skills tests. There are three types of general skills that will be tested:

You should take all these tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.

Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection: You will be tested to see whether your vehicle is safe to drive. You will be asked to do a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle and explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why.

Basic Vehicle Control: You will be tested on your skill to control the vehicle. You will be asked to move your vehicle forward, backward, and turn it, etc, within a defined area. These areas will be marked with traffic lanes, cones, barriers, or something similar to it. The examiner will tell you how each control test is to be done.

On-road Test:You will be tested on your skill of how safely you can drive your vehicle in a variety of traffic situations. The situations may include left and right turns, intersections, railway crossings, curves, up and down grades, and single or multi-lane roads, streets, or highways. The examiner will tell you where to drive.

Persons 18 to 21 may obtain a commercial driver's license, but will be restricted to drive in Georgia only. On or after the 21st birthday, the driver must go to the examination station and the Georgia Only restriction will be lifted.

The main physical requirements include:

CDL fees are as follows:

Anyone who drives a motorcycle must have a Class L motorcycle license or motorcycle instruction permit, under Iowa MVD guidelines,

Applicants must be 16 years of age, pass the motorcycle knowledge test, a sign test and a vision screening. The final step is to pass the motorcycle skills test where you will demonstrate your competency in motorcycle operation.

Iowa will waive your skills test and issue you a license if you complete an approved basic motorcycle rider safety course. This course last from two to six weeks and includes

When you successfully complete the course, you will be eligible for your motorcycle driver's license without having to take your state's road test. Any person under the age of 18 must successfully complete the motorcycle rider education course before the class L license will be issued.

The Iowa DMV requires that all applicants should pass

If you fail the exam, you have to wait at least until the next day to take the test again and with the charge for re-examination fee.

Before you leave to the Iowa DMV Office, make sure you have the required documents to get your motorcycle license; like

When your licensing requirements have been met, a Class L endorsement will be added to your driver's license. The safe operation of a motorcycle requires