Santa Clara UtahOnline Driver Education and Santa Clara UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Santa Clara UtahLearner’s Permit or first Santa Clara Utahdriver’s license. Santa Clara Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for Santa Clara Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Santa Clara Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit or Santa Clara UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a Santa Clara UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- Santa Clara UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the Santa Clara UtahGraduated License Program, the Santa Clara UtahMinor License.
The Santa Clara UtahMinor License or Santa Clara UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your Santa Clara UtahMinor License once you’ve held your Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded Santa Clara Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Santa Clara UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the Santa Clara UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
Santa Clara UtahTeen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind now that you have your Santa Clara 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!
Santa Clara UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Santa Clara UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Utahmandatory liability insurance, your Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit or Santa Clara UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
Santa Clara UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a Santa Clara Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Santa Clara Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, Santa Clara Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Santa Clara UtahDUI, your Santa Clara UtahLearner Permit or Santa Clara UtahProvisional License will be suspended for 90 days to 120 days (or until you are 21), whichever is longer. Upon your second conviction, your Santa Clara Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the Santa Clara UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Santa Clara Utahlicense suspension or even Santa Clara Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, Santa Clara Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
Santa Clara UtahOnline Driver Education
Santa Clara Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved Santa Clara Utahonline driver education on the Santa Clara UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.