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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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• Can I reduce the number of points on my driving record by completing a driving class?

  • Drivers License > Education > Traffic School

  Depending on your state (see grid below) you may be able to trim points from your driving record by enrolling in a traffic school. Before, however, you enroll in the first driving class you see, be sure it is state- or court approved. Most state DMV Web sites provide a defensive driving school list.  If you make the mistake of enrolling in an online traffic school that does not have state- or court approval, you will not receive credit. This means the points you received for a traffic ticket or a speeding ticket will not be reduced.  ..

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• If I get a second DUI, how long must I attend DUI classes?

  • Laws and Legal Info > DUI and DWI > DUI School

  First, you need to know whether your state requires (or, in some cases, allows) a driver convicted of a second DUI to attend DUI classes. Check your state in the grid below, but keep in mind that no matter what the grid lists (“Yes” or “No”), your state might have DUI laws in effect that dig a bit deeper and either do allow you to attend such classes or place restrictions that actually disqualify you from being eligible to attend.   Such fine print is just one of the many reasons it’s best to consult a DUI lawyer well before it’s all said and done. Once you know whether your second drunk driving conviction means must attend DUI classes, check the notes in the grid. You’ll see that most states provide fairly cut-and-dried information when it..

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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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• If I am younger than 18, can I operate boats and watercraft?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Special License

  Unless your boat is an aircraft carrier, you are eligible to operate most boats and personal watercraft (jet skis, wave runners) if you’re younger than the age of 18 (see accompanying grid). Depending on your state and exact age, however, your boating eligibility may be contingent on adult supervision, and/or passing an approved boat safety course. Boating Safety Course and Boaters License Requirements for Teens Each state has different boating requirements, mainly geared for motorboats and watercraft. If you're a teen anxious to captain your own boat, most restrictions can be eliminated through passing a boater safety course. These classes are generally conducted by state agencies and local Coast Guard units, requiring, at most, one or two days of your time. Once you earn a boat..

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