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Questions? Please visit our FAQ's below. www.testdriveiowa.com testdriveiowa@gmail.com Justin Boliver Instructor/CEO 641-485-0106 Mark Bohan Instructor/CEO 641-485-0874 |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How old do I have to be to take driver education classes?
Iowa law says you must be at least 14 years of age to take driver education and you must have an instruction permit at the beginning of class. If you are 18 years of age, Iowa law does not require you to take driver education.
Q: Do I have to be going to the school or the school district where Test Drive offers driver education classes in order to attend class?
No. Test Drive offers open enrollment and accepts students on a first come first serve basis.
Q: How do I sign up and pay for class?
If you are a Marshalltown student you can sign up and pay your fees with Trina Heimgartner, Business Manager in the Principal’s office. If you are not enrolled at Marshalltown, you can register online under the Services tab and bring a check made payable to Test Drive LLC on the first night of class.
Q: What if I miss some classes?
Iowa law requires that you attend a 30 hour class room program and have a minimum of 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. You must make up all classes missed. All missed tests and quizzes must be completed and passed.
Q: When will I do my driving and what if I miss some driving?
All driving will be scheduled at your first class. We encourage all students to know their schedules and be flexible. All driving must be completed. Missed driving sessions that have to be made up will cost you more money.
Q: How long after class is over do I have to wait before I get my certificate so I can get my license?
If you have passed all your tests and class work and have completed your driving and have paid all your fees in a timely manner you will receive your certificate immediately. However, Iowa law requires that you have an instruction permit for twelve months before you can get your intermediate license.
Q: What if I loose my certificate?
If you loose your certificate Test Drive will charge you to replace your certificate.
Q: Will my personal information be kept private?
Test Drive understands the importance of protecting the privacy of personal and financial information. We will not sell or trade your information to anyone. By providing us with your personal information, you signify acceptance of this privacy policy.
Q: How do I get my instructional permit and where do I go to get it?
For more information about driver licensing in Iowa contact the Iowa Department of Transportation at the following address: www.iowa.gov and click on department of transportation.
Q: What is a MINOR”S RESTRICTED LICENSE? (Restriction 6)A minor restricted license (valid only for travel to and from work, or to transport dependence to and from temporary care facilities if necessary to hold a job) may be issued to a person age 16-18 who has completed an Iowa approved driver education course and to whom any of the following apply:
- is not in attendance at school.
- has not completed the requirements for graduation in an accredited school; or
- has not obtained a high school equivalency diploma.
The minors restricted license is not valid for driving during work or as an instruction permit. To get a minor's restricted license your school district superintendent or principal and your employer must complete a form available from any drivers license station. If you quit or lose your job for any reason, your employer is required to notify the DOT and your license will be canceled. You must also pass the vision screening and driving test. You may not have to take the knowledge test if you have a permit that is valid or has not been expired for more than 60 days.
Q: How old do I have to be to take driver education classes?
Iowa law says you must be at least 14 years of age to take driver education and you must have an instruction permit at the beginning of class. If you are 18 years of age, Iowa law does not require you to take driver education.
Q: Do I have to be going to the school or the school district where Test Drive offers driver education classes in order to attend class?
No. Test Drive offers open enrollment and accepts students on a first come first serve basis.
Q: How do I sign up and pay for class?
If you are a Marshalltown student you can sign up and pay your fees with Trina Heimgartner, Business Manager in the Principal’s office. If you are not enrolled at Marshalltown, you can register online under the Services tab and bring a check made payable to Test Drive LLC on the first night of class.
Q: What if I miss some classes?
Iowa law requires that you attend a 30 hour class room program and have a minimum of 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. You must make up all classes missed. All missed tests and quizzes must be completed and passed.
Q: When will I do my driving and what if I miss some driving?
All driving will be scheduled at your first class. We encourage all students to know their schedules and be flexible. All driving must be completed. Missed driving sessions that have to be made up will cost you more money.
Q: How long after class is over do I have to wait before I get my certificate so I can get my license?
If you have passed all your tests and class work and have completed your driving and have paid all your fees in a timely manner you will receive your certificate immediately. However, Iowa law requires that you have an instruction permit for twelve months before you can get your intermediate license.
Q: What if I loose my certificate?
If you loose your certificate Test Drive will charge you to replace your certificate.
Q: Will my personal information be kept private?
Test Drive understands the importance of protecting the privacy of personal and financial information. We will not sell or trade your information to anyone. By providing us with your personal information, you signify acceptance of this privacy policy.
Q: How do I get my instructional permit and where do I go to get it?
For more information about driver licensing in Iowa contact the Iowa Department of Transportation at the following address: www.iowa.gov and click on department of transportation.
Q: What is a MINOR”S RESTRICTED LICENSE? (Restriction 6)A minor restricted license (valid only for travel to and from work, or to transport dependence to and from temporary care facilities if necessary to hold a job) may be issued to a person age 16-18 who has completed an Iowa approved driver education course and to whom any of the following apply:
- is not in attendance at school.
- has not completed the requirements for graduation in an accredited school; or
- has not obtained a high school equivalency diploma.
The minors restricted license is not valid for driving during work or as an instruction permit. To get a minor's restricted license your school district superintendent or principal and your employer must complete a form available from any drivers license station. If you quit or lose your job for any reason, your employer is required to notify the DOT and your license will be canceled. You must also pass the vision screening and driving test. You may not have to take the knowledge test if you have a permit that is valid or has not been expired for more than 60 days.
Test Drive LLC
2006 Gethmann Dr
Marshalltown, IA 50158
2006 Gethmann Dr
Marshalltown, IA 50158