Lincoln North Dakota Online Driver Education and Lincoln North Dakota Licensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Lincoln North Dakota learner's permit or first Lincoln North Dakota driver license. Lincoln North Dakota has a graduated driver license program for Lincoln North Dakota drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your Lincoln North Dakota driving license goes as smoothly as possible. The amount of information isn't overwhelming, but there are a few pitfalls you'll want to avoid. That's where this short guide comes in.
Lincoln North Dakota Instructional Permit or Lincoln North Dakota Learner Permit
You can finally apply for a Lincoln North Dakota instructional permit, otherwise known as a Lincoln North Dakota School Learner’s Permit (LPE)
, when you turn 14. This license will allow you to practice driving provided you are accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21. The permit lasts 3 months and can be renewed. The only test you'll need to take is a vision screening.
Once you’ve had your Lincoln North Dakota School Learner’s Permit for just 2 months, you’ll be eligible to apply for a Lincoln North Dakota School Permit (SCP), provided you meet the following Lincoln North Dakota requirements:
- You pass the written exam and driving test given by your driver safety course instructor
- You provide a 50 hour certification form signed by your parent or guardian
- You've held your Lincoln North Dakota LPE in good standing for 2 months
- You've completed a Lincoln North Dakota approved driver safety course (more on this later)
- You provide the necessary personal information
At 15, you can also apply for the Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit (LPD). However, if you already have a Lincoln North Dakota School Learner Permit or Lincoln North Dakota School Permit, you're exempt from taking the required written exams. The Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit is valid for 1 year and may be renewed.
Don't forget: with your Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit, you can practice driving only with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or a licensed driver who is 21. Be sure to carry your Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit with you at all times, and insist that all passengers wear seatbelts. After 6 months with your Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit in good standing (no more than 3 points on your Lincoln North Dakota driving record), you’ll be ready for the next step in the Lincoln North Dakota Graduated License Program, the Lincoln North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit (POP).
The Lincoln North Dakota Provisional Driver License and Lincoln North Dakota Full License
In order to apply for your Lincoln North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit (POP), you’ll need to make sure you've satisfied a few Lincoln North Dakota State requirements before heading down to your local Lincoln North Dakota Driver Service Center:
- Complete a Lincoln North Dakota approved driver safety course
- Pass the written and driving tests given by your instructor (we hope you've been studying your Lincoln North Dakota driving manual!)
- Hold your Lincoln North Dakota learner’s permit for at least 6 months without incident
- Provide the 50 hour certification form
- 10 of the 50 driving hours must be at night
If you’ve completed these requirements, hurry down to your local Lincoln North Dakota Driver Service Center again, where you’ll pay the required fee and submit your Lincoln North Dakota Provisional License application. The final obstacle, unless you’ve completed a driver safety course, is the dreaded road test! If you pass, then give yourself a pat on the back--you’ve just earned your Lincoln North Dakota Provisional License!
Lincoln North Dakota Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
With driving as with everything else, practice makes perfect. Although you may be eager for full driving freedom, there are still a few restrictions you'll have to live with for a little bit longer:
- Everyone passenger must wear a seatbelt
- During the first 6 months, you may have only one passenger under 19 unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older
- No driving between midnight and 6AM unless for emergencies, your job, or a school-related activity
- You may not use cell phones while driving (this includes personal digital assistants, text messaging, laptop computers and audio/video devices that send/receive messages)
After you turn 18 and have driven with your Lincoln North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit for at least 12 months (without receiving more than 3 points on your Lincoln North Dakota license), you've reached the finish line: you can now apply for the Lincoln North Dakota Operator License. Congrats!
Lincoln North Dakota Auto Insurance Lincoln North Dakota Financial Responsibility Laws
Think you're ready to drive now? Not so fast--receiving your Lincoln North Dakota Learner’s Permit or Lincoln North Dakota Intermediate driver’s license is only the first step. Any vehicle registered in Lincoln North Dakota must be covered by liability insurance. In fact, failure to do so can result in the suspension of your Lincoln North Dakota license should you get caught.
The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $25,000 per person for 1 person per accident
- $50,000 bodily injury for 2 or more persons per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
Lincoln North Dakota Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a new Lincoln North Dakota driver, you're expected to know the Lincoln North Dakota drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most states, Lincoln North Dakota has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Lincoln North Dakota DUI or Lincoln North Dakota DWI, you face penalties in addition to those listed below.
Upon your first conviction of a Lincoln North Dakota DUI, you’ll face the following penalties:
- Jail sentence 7 days to 60 days
- License suspension up to 6 months
- Alcohol Assessment/Treatment Possible
- Up to $500 fine
And of course, further Lincoln North Dakota DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, fines, community service and Lincoln North Dakota license suspension or even Lincoln North Dakota license revocation.
Lincoln North Dakota teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving. Needless to say, cell phones can be a distraction at any age, so even those who are allowed to use cell phones are strongly encourage to keep their use to a minimum!
Lincoln North Dakota Online Driver Education
As we said earlier, Lincoln North Dakota teen drivers must take a Lincoln North Dakota-approved driver education course. You can find more information on approved Lincoln North Dakota online driver education courses on Lincoln North Dakota DMV website.