If you have a provisional license, you are probably a newer driver and eager for the freedom a vehicle provides. But what is a provisional license exactly? There are limitations on a provisional license that are not only legally enforced, but part of driver safety. No one can assure you have sufficient practice hours, but a provisional license gives you an opportunity to practice driving.
What is a provisional license exactly?
A provisional license is a license with special conditions. They are also referred to as a provisional instruction permit. And, more casually, they sometimes called a learner's permit. It is only given to people 15 ½ to 18 years old. Even though you can legally drive alone after you are 16 years old, you need to have a provisional driver’s license for six months prior. With a provisional drivers license, you are allowed to drive with a licensed adult 25 years of age or older.
Failure to obey restrictions can result in serious consequences and could include fines, revocation of the provisional license, and suspension of when you can get your license.
How do I get a provisional license?
What do I need for my provisional permit application?
Note that you will need both parents’ signatures on your application. By signing that document they are financially responsible you. You may be able to get the application online, depending on your state. If you have not completed your driver’s training, you will need your driving instructor’s signature.
To prepare for your license, you can take a teen driving course that is easy and will prepare teen drivers to drive safely.
What counts as proof of residency?