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

        Road Ready App:

App Store

Google Play