GRADUATED DRIVER
LICENSE LAW FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN THE AGES 15 1/2 TO 17 YEARS
The following chart shows the requirements for teenagers who COMPLETE a driver education course OR reside or are enrolled in a public school district or private school which does not offer driver education at any time during the school year and/or summer months. | ||||
TESTS TAKEN BY APPLICANT | ||||
Age | Vision | Written | Driving | Restriction Guidelines |
15 1/2 | X | X | Accompanied by 21-year-old licensed driver in front seat at all times. | |
16 LearnerPermit |
X | X | Accompanied by 21-year-old licensed driver in front seat at all times. | |
16 | X | X | X | Full Driving Privileges |
16 1/2 LearnerPermit |
X | X | Accompanied by 21-year-old licensed driver in front seat at all times. | |
16 1/2 | X | X | X | Full Driving Privileges |
The following chart shows the requirements
for teenagers who DO NOT complete a driver education course if they
attend a public school district OR a private school which offers driver
education at any time during the school year and/or summer months. |
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TESTS TAKEN BY APPLICANT | ||||
Age | Vision | Written | Driving | Restriction Guidelines |
15 1/2 | X | X | Accompanied by 21-year-old licensed driver in front seat at all times.Daylight driving only, except to/from work, school and church related activities or anytime with parent or guardian in front seat of vehicle; no more than one passenger, unless from same household or unless parent or guardian is in front seat of vehicle. | |
16 LearnerPermit |
X | X | Accompanied by 21-year-old licensed driver in front seat at all times.Daylight driving only, except to/from work, school and church related activities or anytime with parent or guardian in front seat of vehicle; no more than one passenger, unless from same household or unless parent or guardian is in front seat of vehicle. |