Information on the three step graduated driver license (GDL) program

In 2005, the State made it mandatory that anyone under 18 needed to complete a GDL program to drive. The three parts of the GDL are:

1. Permit phase: students must pass a written, or online, permit test.

2. Provisional phase: students must pass an approved drivers education program, either through the State or Private instructor:

   • 38 classroom hours

   • 6 behind the wheel (BTW) hours

   • A notarized driving log with 50 hours of practice driving with a licensed driver over 21.

     • Pass the road test when the above three things are completed.

3. Full license phase: if students have their provisional license for 6 months and do not have any tickets or violations, they can convert to a full drivers license when they are 17 years old. 

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