How to Get a Driver's License Without Driver's Ed
by Editorial TeamGetting a driver's license is a rite of passage in our society today. New drivers must learn traffic rules and driving techniques to get a license. A driver's education class will teach you everything you need to know. However, it is possible to skip driver's ed and still get your license.
Step 1
Get a driver's handbook. Go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles and pick one up, download the book online or call and ask the DMV to mail a book to you.
Step 2
Read the handbook and memorize as much as you can. The test may include any of the material in the handbook, so read thoroughly and be prepared.
Step 3
Practice driving. Take a licensed driver with you and head for a country road or quiet part of the city. Practice parking, stopping, turning and checking your mirrors. Ask your friend for feedback and suggestions.
Step 4
Complete the written test. Relax and take your time. After you finish, a DMV representative will grade the test immediately so you won't have to wait to find out how you did.
Step 5
Take the driving test. Concentrate on the road and obey all the rules you've learned. Relax and be confident.
Tips
- Driver's ed and driver's license requirements differ by state.
- The above steps apply to getting an unrestricted license. You must be a certain age to get this type of license (usually 16 to 18). Many states require driver's ed students to get a restricted license. Check with the DMV to learn the specific laws in your state.
- Some states allow teens to skip driver's ed and get a restricted license if their parents are willing to teach them how to drive. Parents can lead the driver's ed class from home and teach the in-car lessons as well. They must also be willing to sign a document that certifies their teen successfully completed the course.
Things You'll Need
- Driver's handbook
Warnings
- When you start practicing in the car with a friend, stay in a deserted area and obey all traffic laws. If you don't think you're ready for a certain situation, let your licensed friend take over.
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