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Teen Drivers
This fully narrated supplemental drivers ed program will help will provide first-time drivers a comprehensive understanding of rules of the road, state laws, driving techniques and much more. Although this course does not satisfy your Alabama drivers education requirements, this course is a great way for a first-time driver to get prepared for their upcoming learner's permit test.
This course includes six hours of full driver ed training giving the student a full multimedia learning experience. The student will have access to eight of the premier driver education videos and, finally, the student will test his or her knowledge with three permit practice tests. Once completed, the student will be ready to pass his or her test with flying colors.
Alabama has a graduated license program for teens, with varying restrictions placed on licenses for teens ages 15-18. Licenses for all drivers under the age of 21 are in a vertical format, making them easily recognizable with their red text and bold design. Pictures and signatures are now stored in a permanent digital database.
Exemptions
Graduated license rules do not apply to the following groups:
- Individuals 18 years or older
- Teens 17 years or older who've had a license for 6 months or more
- 16 year olds who are married or head of household
- Teens who have been emancipated
Learner License
The learner license is a teen's first step towards independence. A driver must be at least 15 years old and provide the following documentation to the driver's license office:
- A certified U.S. birth certificate
- Social Security card or proof of Social Security number
- Proof of school enrollment or graduation
- Cash payment for the $5 testing fee
- Cash payment for the $23 to purchase license
If the driver is 16 years old, he/she must provide:
- Two forms of identification, including one picture ID
- Social Security card or proof of Social Security number
- Proof of school enrollment or graduation
- Cash payment for the $5 testing fee
- Cash payment for the $23 to purchase license
Restrictions on Licenses
Alabama places the following restrictions on teen licenses:
- Drivers who are 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or another driver 21 years of age or older. He/she must occupy the front seat next to the driver.
- Drivers who are 16 and 17 years old who've had their license less than six months cannot operate a vehicle between midnight and 6 a.m. unless they are accompanied by a licensed adult, are going to/from work, school or a religious sponsored event, or driving for an emergency.
- There should be no more than four occupants in the vehicle, excluding the supervising parent. For example, the teen driver can transport three friends and his/her parent.
Violations will result in an extension of the restrictions by six months or until the driver reaches 18 years old.
Full Driving Privileges
A person under the age of 18 cannot apply for an unrestricted license until he/she has held a learner's license for six months or longer.
The student must also complete a minimum of 30 hours behind-the-wheel driving or an approved driver education course.
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