• Teen Drivers

    Your "freedom" is just a few days away―you'll soon be driving a car! The responsibilities are tremendous, but The Unofficial DMV Guide takes some of the mystery out of the process, and gives you the most current information available to get you on the road.
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    Click around The Unofficial DMV Guide and you'll discover driving manuals, test locations, and types of permits and driver's licenses offered. You'll also learn which (if any) restrictions will be placed on your beginner's permit or driver's license, and the insurance requirements for your state.

    You'll need to take certain documents with you to apply for your license, so we've provided a list to help you gather that information ahead of time. We also let you know if a parent is required to be with you during the application process.

    After you check out the special sections on driver's education and training, you'll also want to check out our other pages such as tips for buying and selling a car, and how to register and tag your vehicle.

    Explore a bit further and you'll learn about traffic tickets, suspended licenses, and even get information on registering to vote.

    The Unofficial DMV Guide is everything a teen driver needs to learn all about driving and licensing laws and regulations―all in one place.

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