What To Expect
Requirements to Enroll in Driver Education
To enroll in our driver education program, please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirement: You must be at least 14.5 years old.
- Education Requirement: You must be enrolled in school or homeschool.
- Documentation: You must provide proof of age and identity.
Permit: Initial Steps if You Are Under 18
To obtain a permit if you are under 18, follow these steps:
- Pass an approved driver education course.
- Visit a DMV facility. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Provide the required documents:
- Pass the knowledge and sign tests.
- Pass a vision test.
To Become a Safe Driver, You Must Have Knowledge of the Following Information
- Vision and Critical Thinking: 90% of driving relies on these skills.
- The Smith System of Driving - 5 Keys
- The IPDE Process
Main Reasons Teens Have Accidents
- Distracted driving
- Drinking and driving
- Speeding
- Inexperience
Traffic Laws
- Signs and signals
- Lane markings
Understand How to Drive on the Following Roads
- Two lanes
- Four lanes
- Six lanes
- Eight lanes
Drive in the Following Areas
- City driving
- Interstate driving
- Residential driving
- Rural driving
- Parking lot driving
The Six Major Skills
- U-turn
- Lane change
- Protected or unprotected left turn
- Roundabout
- Right turn on red
- Merging into traffic
Number of Intersections You Must Master
- Minimum number of intersections: 32
- Maximum number of intersections: 50
Insurance
- Liability coverage
- Collision coverage
- Comprehensive coverage
- Medical payments
- Gap insurance
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage