Indiana driver education vs. the 50-hour practice log: how the paths work For many Indiana families, one of the most confusing parts of the teen licensing process is the difference between driver education and the 50-hour practice log. They sound like two separate paths, but they are not an either-or choice for most new teen […]
Kansas instruction permits, restricted licenses, and farm permits explained Kansas has a graduated driver licensing system, but the path is not the same for every teen. Some new drivers start with a regular instruction permit. Some move into a restricted driver’s license after driver education and a year of permit practice. Some teens who live […]
Connecticut passenger restrictions during the first year of licensure Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for a teen, but in Connecticut, a new license does not immediately mean unlimited passengers. During the first year of licensure, 16- and 17-year-old drivers must follow specific passenger rules that are designed to reduce distractions, limit peer […]
From instruction permit to provisional license in Alaska: steps for teens Learning to drive in Alaska is a major milestone, but it is not a one-step process for most teens. A new driver usually moves through supervised practice first, then a road test, then a provisional license with limits that are designed to reduce risk […]
Teen guide to winter driving in Connecticut Winter driving in Connecticut can feel completely different from the dry-road driving most teens practice during driver education. A morning route that felt easy in October can become harder in January when the road is wet, the shoulders are snow-covered, the windshield keeps fogging and drivers around you […]
New Mexico’s three-stage graduated driver license system Getting a driver’s license is a major milestone for a teen, but in New Mexico it is not meant to happen all at once. The state uses a graduated driver license system, often called GDL, to help new drivers build experience before they receive full driving privileges. According […]
California provisional license rules for teen passengers and curfews Passing the driving test is a major milestone, but California teen drivers are not finished with the licensing process the moment they receive a license. For drivers under 18, the first license is a provisional license, and it comes with passenger and nighttime driving limits that […]
Iowa Driver Education Options for Teens and Parents Choosing the right Iowa driver education path can feel confusing at first. Parents hear about school-based driver education, private driving schools, parent-taught driver education, online course options, practice logs, instruction permits and intermediate licenses, and it can be hard to know where everything fits. The good news […]
Kentucky’s lower point threshold for drivers under 18 Kentucky gives new drivers a path from a learner’s permit to an intermediate license and then to a full license. That system gives teens time to practice before they drive with fewer restrictions. But it also comes with a lower point threshold than adult drivers have. For […]
Rhode Island school bus stopping rules for new drivers School bus laws are some of the most important rules a new driver needs to understand. In Rhode Island, the rule is simple in principle: when a school bus has flashing red lights, drivers usually need to stop before reaching the bus and stay stopped until […]