Evanston Wyoming Online Driver Education and Evanston Wyoming Licensing Procedures
The process of applying for your Evanston Wyoming learner's permit or first Evanston Wyoming driver's license can be nerve-racking, but it doesn't have to be if you have the right information. We want you to get as much out of this experience as possible, and have designed this guide to help you through the process. Evanston Wyoming has a Graduated Driver License Program for Evanston Wyoming teen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Evanston Wyoming driver’s license is as simple and stress-free as possible. So let’s get started.
Evanston Wyoming Online Driver Education
First of all, Evanston Wyoming teen drivers are required to enroll in a Evanston Wyoming approved driver education class. You can find more information about approved Evanston Wyoming online driver education on the Evanston Wyoming Department of Transportation website.
The Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit or Evanston Wyoming Instruction Permit
Evanston Wyoming offers a Restricted Learner’s Permit, also known as a “hardship permit” for Evanston Wyoming teens age 14-15. If you live more than 5 miles from your job or school, you may be eligible to apply for a Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit. However, there is some extra paperwork you'll have to complete--more than if you’re applying for a regular Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit. All of the information can be found on the Evanston Wyoming Department of Transportation website.
When you turn 15, you can apply for a Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit. This license makes it legal for you to practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is 18 years or older. In order to apply, you’ll need the following:
When you have all of this ready, head on down to your local Evanston Wyoming Driver Service Center and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a rules of the road test and vision screening. If you can get this far, you've achieved your first milestone: the Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit, which is valid for 1 year and may be renewed once.
Once you turn 16, you’ll be ready for the next step in the Evanston Wyoming Graduated License Program, the Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver’s License.
The Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver License or Evanston Wyoming Provisional License
You can apply for your Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver’s License once you turn 16. However, you’ll need to make sure you meet these requirements:
- Be at least 16
- Complete the required 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving (including at least 10 hours of night driving)
- Complete a Evanston Wyoming approved driver education class
- Have your parent/guardian sign your application form
- You can study for the written test with the Evanston Wyoming Driver Manual
Then, make an appointment and head back to your local Evanston Wyoming Driver Service Center again. Remember to bring your parent/guardian, your identification documents, and your Evanston Wyoming Learner’s Permit. Next is the dreaded Evanston Wyoming road test--but if you have studied and practiced diligently, it shouldn't pose a huge problem. If you pass, then congratulations! You’ve just earned your Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver’s License.
Evanston Wyoming Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind for your Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver’s License:
- No driving between the hours of 11PM and 5AM unless for a medical emergency, or driving to/from work or school (you will need documentation to verify)
- No more than 1 passenger under 18 who is not family
- All passengers must wear seat belts
On the bright side, once you turn 16 and a half, you can apply for your Evanston Wyoming Regular Driver License and finally drive unrestricted. Freedom!
Evanston Wyoming Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Evanston Wyoming Provisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or so you may think. But hold your horses, because Evanston Wyoming drivers are required by law to be covered by liability insurance. . In fact, you risk the suspension of your Evanston Wyoming Learner's Permit or Evanston Wyoming Intermediate Driver’s License if you are in an accident and found to be driving without Evanston Wyoming mandatory liability insurance. If you don't have insurance already, getting it should be a top priority.
The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $20,000 bodily injury for one person
- $50,000 bodily injury two or more people
- $20,000 for property damage per accident
Evanston Wyoming Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a Evanston Wyoming teen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Evanston Wyoming drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. and follow them to the letter. After all, younger drivers tend to be killed drinking, speeding, and not paying attention.
Drunk Driving. Like most states, Evanston Wyoming has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Evanston Wyoming DUI or Evanston Wyoming DWI, your Evanston Wyoming Learner Permit or Evanston Wyoming Driver’s License will be suspended.
In general, upon your first conviction of a Evanston Wyoming DUI of .08, you’ll face the following penalties:
- Jail up to 6 months
- License Suspension 90 days
- Fine $750 to $300 and/or
- Substance Abuse Assessment
- Ignition Interlock Device
Needless to say, further Evanston Wyoming DWI and DUI convictions will result in more severe penalties including jail time, fines, community service, and Evanston Wyoming license suspension or even Evanston Wyoming license revocation.
Cell Phones. In 2010, Evanston Wyoming teen drivers will be prohibited from text-messaging while driving. The fine is $75 and takes effect in July 2010. We know it's tempting, but wait until you're out of the car to text your friends!