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• How many hours behind the wheel must I clock with a DMV driver training professional?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Learners Permit And Drivers Permit

  Each state follows different requirements for new drivers. Some require a set number of behind-the-wheel hours with a DMV driver training professional. Others mandate no such requirements, allowing you to gain driving experience under the supervision of a parent or guardian with a valid drivers license. The states that don't require professional driving instruction usually don't require driver education. Before you can worry about behind-the-wheel training, however, you must first worry about obtaining a learners permit. A drivers permit allows you to operate a vehicle under the supervision of another licensed driver. To obtain a permit you must first pass a written test (also known as a knowledge test). These tests feature multiple choice questions based on information contained in your..

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• How many hours do I need to track on my driving log to get my license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Driver Training

  The answer varies from state to state; check the grid below, and keep in mind its main focus is how many hours of behind-the-wheel practice you need to log with a parent, guardian, or other licensed adult (depending on your state’s requirements). Note that each state has its own requirements regarding logging those hours. For example, some states provide a formal driving log (that you can download, get from your driver handbook, or nab from your driver education or training instructor), and some states accept your parent’s or guardian’s signature on your application as proof. You’ll see that not every state requires you to get behind-the-wheel training outside of your drivers training course; a handful of states accept the time you spent practicing during your..

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• Does the state offer Saturday hours at the DMV?

  • DMV Locations and Hours

  The combination of state budget cuts and 24-hour online services have curtailed the number of state DMV locations now open on Saturdays. The offices that are open are generally limited to large urban areas with limited hours. The grid below indicates states with open Saturday locations. Call the DMV office in your area for Saturday hours, if available.  ..

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• How many hours of drivers ed does the state require?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  The grid below will tell you whether you have to take a drivers education course and, if you do, how many hours the state requires. Before you move on, keep in mind that: If you’re required to take drivers ed, it might be before you can get your learners permit or it might be before you can get your full drivers license. Most states require applicants to log an additional certain number of behind-the-wheel practice time with a parent or other licensed adult – even if they also require drivers ed. Be sure to consult your state’s Web site, driver handbook, or local driver licensing agency for details. Your state might allow you to take driver ed online. If so, get a list of approved Internet courses and don’t forget to ask about logging additional behind-the-wheel..

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• How many practice hours must I complete behind the wheel once I pass the driver's permit test?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Learners Permit And Drivers Permit

  Once you pass your drivers permit test and are armed with your learners permit, it’s time to hit the road to get some behind-the-wheel experience. In many states this practice time with the drivers permit is a requirement; however, just how many hours you need to log before you can get your drivers license depends on your state and, in some cases, your driver education program. Check your state in the grid below to find out how many hours you need to log before you can apply for your full drivers license. Keep in mind that some states require a certain number of those hours to take place under specific conditions (such as nighttime or inclement weather); be sure to consult your driver handbook or a clerk at your state’s driver licensing agency...

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