TEEN DRIVING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: What the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Requires

Step 1: Student takes Driver Education (DE) and receives a Certificate of Completion and obtains a Certificate of Enrollment for Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training.

Step 2: Student goes to the DMV with a Certificate of Completion from DE and a Certificate of Enrollment in BTW and takes the written permit test. (no DMV appointment required)

Step 3: When the permit is received, student begins the BTW training.

Step 4: Once the student has completed Behind-the-Wheel training and held a permit for at least 6 months he/she is eligible to take the driving test. (DMV appointment is required)

DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM (Online or Classroom)

• Teenagers (15½ through 17½) are required to take a 30-hour DE course approved by the DMV before taking the permit test.

• Students may begin taking DE classes as early as age 15.

• If you wish to get your permit when you turn 15½, we suggest that you plan to complete the DE program before that time so that you will be qualified to take the DMV written test.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVER’S TRAINING

• Teenagers are required to drive a minimum of 6 hours with a licensed instructor. This training is conducted in three separate, two-hour classes. During this course, students will learn the basic driving skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely. At the end of 6 hours of training, the driving instructor will issue a Certificate of Completion required by the DMV.

REMEMBER: If you are younger than 17 1/2, you must be enrolled in Behind-the-Wheel/Driver’s Training before you can take your permit test.

REMEMBER: Your permit is not valid until you complete your first Behind-the-Wheel lesson with a licensed instructor.

We Offer You:

• Private lessons
• Free pick-up from home or school
• Dual controlled vehicles
• Fully insured and safety inspected vehicles
• State-licensed, fully trained instructors