Tips for the Driver's Permit Test

Reading your state's driver's handbook gives you the information needed to receive a driver's permit.

Many states now require that teens receive a driver's permit, learner's permit or provisional permit prior to obtaining a driver's license. Regardless of state requirements, it's a smart decision to apply for a permit. A driver's permit allows a learner to practice driving with an experienced driver in the vehicle. Applying for a driver's permit makes some nervous, but knowing what to expect and being prepared calms the fears of many applicants.

Pick Up a Driver's Handbook

The best way to prepare for a driver's permit test it to study the driver's handbook, which is available through any state department of motor vehicles (DMV). The handbook contains all the information that will appear on the test. The manual also includes important features, such as information on acceptable forms of identification for taking the test, preparation tips and a practice test. When picking up a driver's handbook at the local DMV, make sure to also pick up the application for the driver's permit. This application must be filled out, and if the applicant is under 18 years old, signed by a parent.

Take a Driver's Ed Class

A driver's education class provides students the opportunity to learn the basics of driving in a classroom setting. For many, in-person instruction is a more effective way of learning than simply reading the driver's handbook. Most driver's education classes will cover the contents of the state's driver's manual, administer practice tests and provide supplemental education to make students safer drivers. Driver's education classes also typically offer hands-on experience to prepare students for real-world driving. As another benefit, some insurance companies offer discounted rates to those who have successfully completed a driver's education course.

Remember to Relax

Applicants for a driver's permit do well to remember to relax when taking the exam. Keep in mind that the DMV test administrators are there to make sure applicants are as prepared for driving as possible, to ensure their safety as well as the safety of other motorists. The DMV works to make sure every driver's permit applicant has the tools needed to pass the test and become a safe driver. For many, knowing that the test itself is multiple-choice is enough to soothe nerves. However, those who fail the driver's permit test may retake it, sometimes as quickly as the next day.

References

• DMV.org: California Teen Drivers Guide
• Photo Identification: What You Need To Concentrate On When It Comes To The DMV Driver's Handbook