North Ogden UtahOnline Driver Education and North Ogden UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your North Ogden UtahLearner’s Permit or first North Ogden Utahdriver’s license. North Ogden Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for North Ogden Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first North Ogden Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The North Ogden UtahLearner Permit or North Ogden UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a North Ogden UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a North Ogden UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- North Ogden UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local North Ogden UtahDriver License Office with your parent or guardian and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a medical and eye exam, as well as a written exam. If you survive, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit. Remember, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21. Of course, all passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the North Ogden UtahGraduated License Program, the North Ogden UtahMinor License.
The North Ogden UtahMinor License or North Ogden UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your North Ogden UtahMinor License once you’ve held your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit for 6 months and are at least 16 years of age. However, you’ll also need to make sure you meet these requirements:
- Hold a North Ogden UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a North Ogden Utahapproved driving education course
- Practice driving for 40 hours with a parent/guardian, or supervising driver
- At least 10 hours must be at night (and must be signed!)
Then, make an appointment and head on down to your local North Ogden UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded North Ogden Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your North Ogden UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the North Ogden UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
North Ogden UtahTeen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind now that you have your North Ogden UtahMinor License:
- All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts
- If you’re 16, no passengers under 21 for 6 months or until you reach 18 years of age
- The exception is if your passengers are family members
- No driving between midnight and 5AM unless you’re going to/from your job, a school sanctioned activity, for a medical emergency, or on assignment for a farmer or rancher
Once you turn 18, these restrictions will no longer be valid. Freedom!
North Ogden UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your North Ogden UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because North Ogden Utahdrivers are required by law to be covered by liability insurance. The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $25,000 bodily injury for one person
- $50,000 bodily injury two or more people
- $15,000 for property damage per accident
If you are in an accident and found to be driving without North Ogden Utahmandatory liability insurance, your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit or North Ogden UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
North Ogden UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a North Ogden Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the North Ogden Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, North Ogden Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a North Ogden UtahDUI, your North Ogden UtahLearner Permit or North Ogden UtahProvisional License will be suspended for 90 days to 120 days (or until you are 21), whichever is longer. Upon your second conviction, your North Ogden Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the North Ogden UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a North Ogden UtahDUI, you’ll also face the following penalties:
- Jail 48 hours minimum or
- Work Service Program 48 hours minimum
- Home confinement
- $700 fine
- License Suspension of 120 days
- Also, possible alcohol/drug screening, assessment, education and treatment
And of course, further North Ogden UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and North Ogden Utahlicense suspension or even North Ogden Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, North Ogden Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
North Ogden UtahOnline Driver Education
North Ogden Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved North Ogden Utahonline driver education on the North Ogden UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.