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• Are online drivers education classes approved in my state?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  It all depends on where you live; while online drivers education classes continue to gain in popularity and acceptance with most state drivers license agencies, most states have yet to approve these classes. Taking online drivers education classes is a smart and convenient way to prepare you for the learners permit test and drivers license exam. So, if your state permits this option, it's wise to consider taking advantage of it. The guide below indicates which states accept online drivers education classes. Keep in mind, though, that changes can happen quickly. For the most current information, contact your state's driver's license main office...

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• What if my state doesn't approve driver education online?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  You might still be able to take driver ed online, but you’ll need to contact your DMV or other state driver licensing agency and present a convincing argument as to why you can’t take the state’s approved in-class (or, in some cases, parent taught) drivers education course and obtain official permission to enroll in an online course and use it to meet your state’s requirements for obtaining a learners permit or full drivers license. Some reasons might include: Living far away from the closest state-approved school or course. Being home schooled (with no parent or home taught option). Not having a parent or adult who can teach the parent or home taught course (if your state approves one). The grid below explains the drivers ed options in your state. Because..

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• If I am older than 18 do I have to complete drivers education to get a drivers license?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  For most people, the answer is no; however, this varies by state. Check your state in the grid below. You’ll see that most states don’t require applicants who are 18 years old or older to take drivers education; actually, some states have set the age to 17, 16, or even 15. Yet, some of the states that don’t require formal drivers ed do require either some sort of safe driving or other instructional class or that you’ve held a permit or full drivers license from another state or country for a certain amount of time. Why Take Drivers Ed? Even if you’re part of the age group that isn’t required to take a drivers education course, you should still consider enrolling; the classes will help you sharpen your driving skills and learn the rules of the road and,..

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• Does the state accept online drivers ed?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  This depends on where you live. Check your state in the grid below. Not every state requires drivers education before you can apply for a learners permit or drivers license, but most do, and most of those that do require in-class drivers ed instruction. However, several states do allow applicants to take driver ed online, which is an excellent option for busy people to save time and still meet the state’s drivers education requirements. Taking driver ed online also offers the convenience of being able to complete your classes from any computer and, usually, at your own pace. Keep in mind that your state might approve of online traffic schools, but take care not to confuse these schools with drivers education courses. They aren’t the same things, and completing an online traffic..

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• What is the drivers education requirement for teens?

  • Drivers License > Education > Drivers Ed

  Although they vary by state, the drivers education requirements for teens aren’t that different across the country. Sure, there’s a small handful of states that don’t require any kind of formal drivers ed or outside training time, but most states require an applicant to take drivers education, log behind-the-wheel practice hours with a licensed adult, attend an additional (or, in some cases, alternative) class, or any combination of those before obtaining a full drivers license. After you check your state’s requirements, be sure to consult your driver handbook, your state’s Web site, or someone at your local driver licensing agency for details. Find out exactly when you need to take drivers ed or log practice hours (for example, do you need to do either of..

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