South Ogden UtahOnline Driver Education and South Ogden UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your South Ogden UtahLearner’s Permit or first South Ogden Utahdriver’s license. South Ogden Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for South Ogden Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first South Ogden Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The South Ogden UtahLearner Permit or South Ogden UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a South Ogden UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a South Ogden UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- South Ogden UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local South 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 South 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 South Ogden UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your South Ogden UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the South Ogden UtahGraduated License Program, the South Ogden UtahMinor License.
The South Ogden UtahMinor License or South Ogden UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your South Ogden UtahMinor License once you’ve held your South 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 South Ogden UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a South 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 South Ogden UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your South Ogden UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded South Ogden Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your South Ogden UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the South Ogden UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
South 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 South 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!
South Ogden UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your South Ogden UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because South 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 South Ogden Utahmandatory liability insurance, your South Ogden UtahLearner Permit or South Ogden UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
South Ogden UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a South Ogden Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the South Ogden Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, South Ogden Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a South Ogden UtahDUI, your South Ogden UtahLearner Permit or South 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 South Ogden Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the South Ogden UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a South 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 South Ogden UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and South Ogden Utahlicense suspension or even South Ogden Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, South Ogden Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
South Ogden UtahOnline Driver Education
South Ogden Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved South Ogden Utahonline driver education on the South Ogden UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.