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