Iowa Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Iowa requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 20 hours of supervised driving practice, including 2 hours at night under Iowa Code § 321.180B. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
Iowa requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 20 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 2 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 18 hours |
| Minimum permit age | Varies — check DMV |
| Minimum license age | Varies — check DMV |
| Official DMV log form | Generic log accepted |
| State statutory code | Iowa Code § 321.180B |
What counts as night driving in Iowa?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Iowa licensing source before relying on a drive toward your night-hour requirement. Sunset changes through the year, which can make a fixed clock-time plan misleading.
- Iowa requires at least 2 of your 20 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Iowa defines night driving instead of relying on a fixed schedule like "drive after 7 PM."
- DriveHours uses local sunset data to help you plan; confirm the current state rule before treating a session as a required night hour.
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