Experience mandatory.
Make sure to get experience driving in different conditions. If you don’t think you’re ready, you probably aren’t.
Know what to expect.
There are several hoops to jump through before you can get your license. Find out what they are and what you need to do to complete them.
Don’t get discouraged.
Just because you don’t pass all the tests the first time around, that doesn’t make you a bad driver. Ask the examiner what you should work on.
Drive safely.
Don’t act irresponsibly when behind the wheel, whether you’ve gotten your license or are still learning. Avoid talking on your cell phone, changing CDs or eating while driving.
Handle peer pressure.
Don’t worry if you’re the only one of your friends who hasn’t gotten your license. Being a good and safe driver is more important than anything your peers might say.
Do not drink and drive.
License Classifications:
- Class A - Combination vehicles over 26,001 pounds, with a trailer in excess of 10,000 pounds. Vehicles included in Classes B and C. Prerequisites: Class C license and 18 years of age.
- Class B - Single vehicles over 26,001 pounds. May tow a trailer 10,000 pounds or less. Prerequisites: Class C license and 18 years of age.
- Class C - All motor vehicles not included in Classes A, B, or M. May tow a trailer 10,000 pounds or less. All recreational vehicles. Must be 18 years of age.
- Class D - Provisional License - All vehicles not included in Classes A,B, or M. May tow a trailer 10,000 pounds or less. May not operate:
- Between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am.
- Class D license holder shall not drive when more than three passengers in the vehicle are less than 21 years of age. (Members of the driver's immediate family do not count)
However, during the six month period immediately following issuance of such license, any Class D license holder shall not drive when any other passenger in the vehicle is not a member of the driver's immediate family.
Prerequisites: Class CP learner's permit held for a year and a day if applicant is under 18 years of age.
- Class M - Motorcycles and motor driven cycles. Must be 16 years of age.
- Class P - Learner's permits.
- Class C - Must be 15 years old and be able to pass the eye and knowledge test.
- Class M - Must be 16 years old and have parental permission if under 18 and pass an eye and knowledge test. Valid for 6 months.
- Class A and B - Must be 18 years old, possess a Class C license and pass visual acuity and knowledge tests.
You may not apply or keep a driver’s permit of license if you withdraw from school, have a total of 10 unexcused absences or have certain conduct infractions if you are under 18 years of age.
A Class C license is a prerequisite for all classes except Classes D and M. Classes C and B may tow a trailing unit 10,000 lbs or less. Class CP must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver, 21 years or older, who is occupying a seat beside the driver. Classes A and B instructional permit holders must also hold a Class C license.
Class MP(instructional permit) holders are restricted as follows:
- Daylight hours only
- No passengers
- No limited access roads
- Safety equipment as provided by law.
