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Driver Education
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 West Virginia 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.
West Virginia does not require you to take any special driver education courses in order to obtain your driver's license; however, the helpful courses are offered at most high schools and listings for other commercial providers can be found in the Yellow Pages.
Educate Yourself
Just because you aren't required to take any driver education courses doesn't mean you aren't responsible for being as informed as possible when it comes to taking on the road. The time during which you have your learner's permit is an excellent time to start educating yourself, even if you're already enrolled in a driver education course.
Here are a few suggestions to get started:
- Once you have your learner's permit, you can begin to practice driving as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 or older.
- You can pick up a copy of the Driver Licensing Handbook (as well as a plethora of other informational manuals and pamphlets) to study at your local Division of Motor Vehicles office, or you can download a copy.
- Take a practice driver's license test. The practice test, along with the answers, are available online for free.
Remember, before you can even apply for your driver's license you must have a valid learner's permit. If you are younger than 18, you must have your learner's permit for a total of 180 infraction-free days (along with the other requirements). If you are 18 or older, you must have a valid learner's permit for 30 days before applying for your driver's license.
Check out the helpful list of driving tips in our Teen Drivers section―it's relevant to all drivers.
