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I'm completely confused about the class requirement for someone under 18 to obtain a learner's permit. Are they really requiring a $350 course by state law before teaching one own's child to drive? That seems a little outrageous.
I have a 17 year old neice that just moved in with me from another state. She has her highschool diploma but has never gotten her permit. I was under the impression that I could just have her take the written exam, obtain a permit, and teach her how to drive. Now I see there is a 30 hour course, including behind the wheel, to even obtain a permit. Can anybody clarify?
Be glad you're not in Europe. It can cost up to $2000 to become a driver, depending on the country. Then again, they turn out much better drivers than the US does, and have far fewer accidents per mile driven than we do, especially those with distraction as a mitigating circumstance.
When I went through driver's training in high school 25 years ago, it didn't cost anything to get a license, except for the usual ~$20 fee. That may have changed.
I think it's a good idea to have more in-depth training than what I went through. The test was a joke. I spent far more time on the three point turn and parallel parking (neither of which I've used often) than I did actually driving in traffic.
Be glad you're not in Europe. It can cost up to $2000 to become a driver, depending on the country. Then again, they turn out much better drivers than the US does, and have far fewer accidents per mile driven than we do, especially those with distraction as a mitigating circumstance.
When I went through driver's training in high school 25 years ago, it didn't cost anything to get a license, except for the usual ~$20 fee. That may have changed.
I think it's a good idea to have more in-depth training than what I went through. The test was a joke. I spent far more time on the three point turn and parallel parking (neither of which I've used often) than I did actually driving in traffic.
Agreed with the statement in bold and they require so many more hours than we do.
Yup, that's how it works. If she was still in high school she could take the course for free. How soon until she is 18? She could just wait if you don't want to pay for the course.
I suppose you could call the DMV to see if there are any exceptions but I think the chances are pretty slim.
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