Roadside Chat with the Iowa DOT

Parent-Taught Driver’s Ed: What Parents Should Know


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In this first episode of Roadside Chat, hosts Jenny Butcher and Daniel Yeh explore the ins and outs of Iowa’s Parent-Taught Driver’s Education program with Vania Boyd, Driver Education Manager for the Iowa DOT.

They cover:

  • What “parent-taught” driver’s education meansand who qualifies.
  • How to enroll and complete the required 30 hoursof driving practice.
  • Common mistakes that can cause an application tobe denied.
  • Tips for maintaining a detailed driving log andusing online or app-based tools.
  • Resources available on www.iowadot.gov.
  • How to decide between parent-taught andtraditional driver education.
  • The importance of patience, safety, andcommunication while teaching your teen to drive.


Resources:  

iowadot.gov

Parent-Taught Driver's Education site on iowadot.gov

Parent Supervised Driving Guide  

⁠https://mycardoeswhat.org⁠


Driving logs:

Parent Supervised Log

Iowa DOT Driving Log

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