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06-may-2010

Texas Graduated License Program - TX Graduated Drivers License Requirements

The graduated drivers license program in Texas was enacted in 2002 and has undergone little change until 2009. In 2009, Texas graduated license system was complimented with the compulsory drivers license testing. In 2010, 20 additional hours of supervised driving were also added to the graduated license requirements. The program was designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents among teen drivers and it achieves this goal by enforcing compulsory education and permit restrictions onto all drivers who are younger than 18.

05-may-2010

California Graduated License Program - CA Graduated Drivers License Requirements

The current California graduated driver's license program was introduced in 1998 and is a build-up on the original graduated license program that was introduced in 1983. In addition to all restrictions present in the original program, the upgraded California graduated license system features additional driving hours, nighttime driving restrictions and limited the number of teenagers who could be present in the vehicle operated by a young driver.

05-may-2010

Texas Driver Education Stats to Be Published

According to the recent bill that was passed on in Texas, the Department of Public Safety will start publishing the statistics on crash rates among drivers ed graduates. The statistics will show specific Texas drivers ed schools and companies and crash rates among students who completed their drivers education classes with these companies. This will allow students to make more educated decisions when the time comes to select the drivers education program and also help the Department to identify driving schools that are not doing a great job at teaching drivers ed.

04-may-2010

Florida Learners Permit Restrictions - FL Driving Permit Rules

As soon as you get your Florida drivers permit, you can get behind the wheel and go for your drive. However, you must remember that your learners permit comes with restrictions and you must observe the Florida driving permit rules at all times. You cannot drive unless you are supervised by another licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and you must observe the curfew. If you choose to forget these rules, your permit may be revoked and you will lose your driving privilege.

04-may-2010

New Permit Rules for Texas Drivers Ed - Parent Taught Courses Also Affected

As of May 01, 2010 the new rules regarding Texas drivers education classes went into effect. Starting May 01, every teenager who signs up for one of the Texas driver ed classes will have to complete at least 34 hours of driving before applying for a drivers license.

04-may-2010

Should the Lawmakers Pull the Plug on North Carolina Drivers Ed?

The lawmakers in North Carolina are discussing the possibility of ending the state funding of drivers education classes. At the moment, the state pays the full amount for every student who goes through drivers ed prior to obtaining a drivers license, which costs over $30 million a year.

03-may-2010

New York Learners Permit Restrictions - NY Driving Permit Rules

Congratulations on finally getting that New York driving permit, you can finally get behind the wheel and go for a drive. However, make sure to observe the New York learners permit restrictions while you are driving with your permit. The NY driving permit rules are rather complicated and variate between different counties, so make sure to check the regulations for your county of residence with the local DMV office.

03-may-2010

Why More Students Choose Parent Taught Drivers Education in Texas

According to the current licensing law, if you want to get your drivers license, you have to complete a state-approved drivers education course. Fitting a drivers education program into a busy schedule can be somewhat difficult and Texas Education Agency (TEA) recognizes this problem. This is why all Texas residents have a number or convenient option for completing the class - you can take drivers ed at your high school, complete a drivers education through a commercial driving school or simply sign up for one the of the Texas parent taught drivers education courses.

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