How to Get Your Permit With Your Parents Teaching You How to Drive
Earning a learner's permit is a necessary step that new drivers must take to obtain a valid driver's license. Though the process varies from state to state, the basics remain the same. Reviewing your state's traffic laws and completing a written driver's test are key components in securing your permit. Preparation goes a long way in helping you pass your exam so that you can safely practice driving with a licensed parent in the car.
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Instructions
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Find your local Department of Motor Vehicles website by clicking the link in the "Resources" section and selecting your state. Browse the "New Drivers" section as each state has different requirements for earning a learner's permit.
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Request a driver's handbook from the DMV. Read the book, then sign up for a beginning driver's course through your school or online from the DMV's website. Complete a practice test once you feel you have learned the material.
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Obtain proof of residence -- federal mail addressed specifically to you -- and your Social Security card, then make an appointment at your local DMV. Present your information and take the test to receive your learner's permit.
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Schedule time with a parent to drive during daylight hours. Practice driving on a regular basis, frequently reviewing your handbook for proper driving etiquette.
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Tips & Warnings
Most states require that you possess a learner's permit for one year -- or until you turn 18 -- before applying for your driver's license.
Most high schools offer a driving program during the summer in which students can drive with a licensed instructor.
It is illegal to drive with a parent unless you have a learner's permit.
Avoid driving at night for the first three months, and exercise extreme caution when driving in volatile weather conditions.
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