Iowans teenagers who want to get their driver's permit now have a new option.Never before has the Iowa Department of Transportation allowed parents to proctor the web-based knowledge portion of the test. The Iowa Department of Transportation started the "Skip the Trip" program last year. It allows students to take the non-commercial driver's knowledge test at an approved educational site. The DOT is now expanding it to allow parents and guardians to proctor the exam in their house. They just need a valid Iowa driver's license and have to submit an application. Right now, driver's test are on hold until May 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The DOT says the date is flexible given the pandemic. Commercial driver's exams can still be taken. Learn more about the "Skip the Trip" program on the Iowa DOT website.


Iowans teenagers who want to get their driver's permit now have a new option.

Never before has the Iowa Department of Transportation allowed parents to proctor the web-based knowledge portion of the test.

The Iowa Department of Transportation started the "Skip the Trip" program last year. It allows students to take the non-commercial driver's knowledge test at an approved educational site.

The DOT is now expanding it to allow parents and guardians to proctor the exam in their house. They just need a valid Iowa driver's license and have to submit an application.

Right now, driver's test are on hold until May 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The DOT says the date is flexible given the pandemic.

Commercial driver's exams can still be taken. Learn more about the "Skip the Trip" program on the Iowa DOT website.



