Related Questions from DMV Answers

• 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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• What do I need to get a Class D license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > First Time Drivers and Teen Drivers

  Note that for the purposes of this answer, a “Class D” license is the full license required to operate a regular, noncommercial vehicle. Although many states like Alabama, Mississippi, and North Dakota refer to this license as a Class D license, some label them with other letters. West Virginia, for example, calls this license a Class E; Oregon and Texas call them Class C licenses. Before you dive into the grid, keep in mind that: Training means you need to complete a drivers ed or training course, provide proof of course completion, and possibly log additional behind-the-wheel hours after the course. Test is the written test you’ll take before you get your permit (and possibly before you get your drivers license). Permit means your state requires you to have a..

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• Do I need to get DMV approval to be a certified driving instructor?

  • Drivers License > Education

  Most states require specific qualifications for all prospective driver training instructors. Depending on your state, the DMV and the Department of Education are the two most common governing bodies when it comes to teaching driver license applicants. Driver Training Requirements to Teach Drivers Education To become a drivers ed instructor you, most obviously, must hold a valid drivers license. Other than that, driving instructor requirements vary by state. Some states require teacher certification, while others, like Florida, for example, mandate lengthy driver training instruction classes. You may also find that teaching requirements differ between public school driver ed courses and commercial programs. For more information, contact your state's governing body (see accompanying grid)...

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• What do I need to register a car?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  Car registration requirements vary by state. And, even within a state, you may find different requirements based on where you live, the type of vehicle you're registering, if the vehicle was purchased outside your state, if a lien is involved, if you're a new resident, and other factors. That's why it's not possible to give a single answer about what you need to register a car. However, below you'll find a list of some of the most common requirements for each state. The vehicle registration requirements listed are for those who purchased a car from a private seller. That's because, in most cases, if you purchase a new car from a dealer, the registration process will be handled for you by the dealer. Regardless, it's certainly a smart idea to know what you need to register..

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• Do I need to make a DMV appt for my written drivers license test or driving test?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Drivers License Test

  Drivers License Test Appt Requirements As you’ll see in the grid below, most DMV (or each state’s equivalent) locations either allow or require an appointment for the driving test portion of the drivers license test; some even make appointments for the written knowledge exam you must take before you can take the driving test and get your drivers license. NOTE: Even if your state requires a driving test appointment, you might not have to make one if you took a drivers education course and the instructor administered the test, or the state waives the requirement. And, if you didn’t have any driver training, consider enrolling in a course to increase your chances of passing the driving test on the first try...

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