Washington D.C. Online Driver Education and Licensing Procedures

We’re happy that you have decided to begin the challenging process of applying for your Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit or first Washington D.C. driver’s license. Washington D.C. has a “Graduated Driver License Program()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/adult/LPage1621.shtm for Washington D.C. teen drivers, otherwise known as GRAD (Gradual Rearing of Adult Drivers) that allows new drivers to safely gain driving experience before obtaining full driving privileges. We know that learning to drive can be as daunting as it is exciting, and so we have put together this short information sheet to help you avoid any snags along the way. There are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Washington D.C. driver’s license is as uncomplicated—and even rewarding—an experience as possible. Here’s what you need to know:

The Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit or Washington D.C. Instruction Permit

Once you turn 16, you can apply for a Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need the following:

  • “Notarized Parental Consent Form()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/forms/consent_pdf.shtm
  • Valid proof of birth, social security number, and DC residency
  • Or a valid DC identification card

Once you have everything, head on down to your nearest Washington D.C. Driver Service Center and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take the following tests:

  • knowledge test (you’ll only have 50 minutes to take the knowledge test, so study your D.C. driver manual well!)
  • vision screening

If you survive, then give yourself a pat on the back. Your reward is your Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit

Remember, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is 21 years or older. Also, D.C. law prohibits you from using a cell phone or other electronic device while driving (even with a hands-free accessory). We know how tempting it is to call or text friends and family, but studies show that a distracted driver is a dangerous driver! Finally, your driving hours are restricted to:

  • September – June: Sunday to Thursday from 6 am – 9 pm; Friday and Saturday from 6 am – 9 pm
  • July and August: Everyday from 6 am – 9 pm

Once you’ve had your Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit for 6 months, you’ll be eligible for the next step in the Washington D.C. Graduated License Program, the Washington D.C. Provisional Driver’s License.

The Washington D.C. Intermediate Driver License or Washington D.C. Provisional License

You can apply for your Washington D.C. Provisional Driver’s License once you turn 16. However, you’ll need to make sure you meet these requirements:

  • Hold your Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit for at least 6 months
  • Be at least 16 years and 6 months old
  • Complete the required 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with an experienced driver
  • Have your parent/guardian or driving instructor sign your “40 hours Certification for Eligibility for Provisional License form()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/forms/cert_40hr_pdf.shtm
  • Provide a photocopy of the supervising driver’s license
  • Drive violation free for six months

Then, make an appointment and head on down to your nearest Washington D.C. Driver Service Center again. Remember to bring your identification documents and your Washington D.C. Learner’s Permit. Now all that’s left is to take the dreaded Washington D.C. road test! If you pass, then pat yourself on the back once again. You’ve just earned your Washington D.C. Provisional Driver’s License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few “restrictions()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/adult/PLage16+21.shtm for just a little while longer.

Washington D.C. Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind for the first 9 months of your Washington D.C. Provisional Driver’s License:

  • Only 1 passenger who has a driver’s license and is 21
  • Wear seatbelts at all times

And you may drive only between the hours of:

  • September – June: Sunday – Thursday, 6 am to 10:59 pm; Friday & Saturday, 6 am to 11:59 pm
  • July & August: Everyday, 6 am to 11:59 pm

(Exceptions to the time restrictions are if you are driving to/from work, a school activity, athletic event, or civic organization). If you receive more than 8 points on your Washington D.C. driver license, your Washington D.C. license will be suspended for 90 days, and you will have to pay a reinstatement fee.

Once you turn 17 and have held your Washington D.C. Provisional license for 6 months, you finally get to apply for your Washington D.C. Regular Driver License. Just remember to fill out the required “10 hours Certification Form()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/forms/cert_10hr_pdf.shtm. At last, you drive unrestricted—mostly. If you’re under 18, you can only have 2 passengers under 21 who aren’t immediate family members and you’ll have to follow these driving hours:

  • September – June: Sunday – Thursday, 6 am to 10:59 pm; Friday & Saturday, 6 am to 11:59 pm
  • July & August: Everyday, 6 am to 11:59 pm

Freedom!

Washington D.C. Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Washington D.C. Provisional Driver license, you’re almost ready to hit the road, but there’s still one more significant detail. Washington D.C. drivers are required by law to be covered by “liability insurance()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/insurance.shtm. If you are in an accident and found to be driving without Washington D.C. mandatory liability insurance, your Washington D.C. Learner Permit or Washington D.C. Provisional Driver’s License could be suspended. Under no circumstances should you be on D.C. roads in an uninsured vehicle!

The minimum liability insurance coverage is:

  • $10,000 Damage to the Property of Others
  • $25,000 3rd Party Liability Per Person
  • $50,000 3rd Party Liability Per Accident
  • $25,000 Uninsured Motorist Per Person
  • $50,000 Uninsured Motorist Per Accident
  • $5,000 Uninsured Motorist Property Damage – Subject to $200 Deductible

Washington D.C. Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a Washington D.C. teen driver, your safety and the safety of others is most important to us. Thus, it’s essential that you learn the Washington D.C. drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws.

Cell phones and text messaging. In 2010, Washington D.C. teen drivers are prohibited from using a cell phone or electronic device while driving, unless they’re using a hands-free device.As we said above, a distracted driver is a dangerous one.

Drunk driving. Like most states, Washington D.C. has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Washington D.C. DUI or Washington D.C. DWI, your Washington D.C. Learner Permit or Washington D.C. Driver’s License will be suspended.

In general, upon your first conviction of a Washington D.C. DUI of .08, you’ll face the following penalties:

  • Fine $300 to $1,000
  • Jail 90 days maximum
  • License Suspension 6 months

And of course, further Washington D.C. DWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Washington D.C. license suspension or even Washington D.C. license revocation.Needless to say, driving drunk is NOT a habit you want to develop!

Washington D.C. Online Driver Education

Washington D.C. teens can find more information about approved Washington D.C. online driver education on the “Washington D.C. Department of Motor Vehicle website()”:http://dmv.dc.gov/info/DriverEducation.shtm.

Good luck!

Washington,D.C. Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does TeenDrivingCourse.com accept all major credit cards?
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    We offer a Federal Express Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), and if you complete your online Washington,D.C. traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday). When you register for the online defensive driving course you will be asked to select your Washington,D.C. certificate of completion. We also offer other Federal Express options, including Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), and Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day.
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  • How much money will I need to pay for taking the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course for new drivers?
    The cost of TeenDrivingCourse.com’s Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course for new drivers is $29.95. Discounts may be available if you have a “refer a friend” discount code.
  • I would like to take the Washington,D.C. internet drivers education course. How old do I need to be?
    In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit. Please check with the Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Washington,D.C. Department of Education, or Washington,D.C. Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take Washington,D.C. driver education.

Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

  • I’d like to sign up for the Washington,D.C. TeenDrivingCourse.com internet drivers ed course. Is there a limit to the number of times that I can take the Washington,D.C. final exam if I do not do well the first time?
    No. Once you complete the Washington,D.C. drivers ed internet course, you must take a Washington,D.C. final exam. If you don’t pass the Washington,D.C. test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
    After I pass the final exam of TeenDrivingCourse.com’s Washington,D.C. internet drivers ed course, will my parents receive for any Washington,D.C. auto insurance discount?
    It depends on which state you live in and which company you are insured with. In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to teen-aged drivers who successfully complete an online Washington,D.C. drivers education course. We recommend that you contact your insurance agent in Washington,D.C. to see what, if any, discount you may qualify for by enrolling in TeenDrivingCourse.com’s Washington,D.C. online drivers education course.
  • Does the entire Washington,D.C. drivers ed course have to be taken on a single computer, or can multiple computers be used?
    At TeenDrivingCourse.com we care about your convenience. You’re free to take the Washington,D.C. online driver education course from any computer you want, anywhere you want. If you want to take part of the Washington,D.C. Online driver ed course at school and part of the Washington,D.C. Learners permit course from home, that’s perfectly okay! Any computer with internet access will work.
  • May I choose whether I take the TeenDrivingCourse.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course in one sitting, or can I take frequent breaks throughout the Washington,D.C. internet drivers ed course?
    Yes, it is your choice! The TeenDrivingCourse.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course is designed to work around your schedule.
    If I complete your Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course, how quickly can get my Washington,D.C. certificate of completion for the online course?
    We recommend that you select a preferred shipping method at registration for the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course. We do offer expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can receive your Washington,D.C. certificate in as little as 24 hours.
  • How many classroom hours can I really expect to receive once I start the Washington,D.C. online driver education course?
    Please be aware that while in some states TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state’s driver education requirements, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

You can expect to spend 30 hours taking TeenDrivingCourse.com’s Washington,D.C. online course for new drivers. However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

  • Is there a limit to how much time I have to request a refund on my Washington,D.C. online drivers’ ed course?
    It is too late to request a refund only if your Washington,D.C. certificate of completion has already been shipped. You may request a refund on your Washington,D.C. online learners permit course at any point prior to that, however. This is a better deal than what you get from our competitors, who will not allow refund requests after a certain point in the Washington,D.C. online driver education course.
  • Does the Washington,D.C. online driver education course on TeenDrivingCourse.com have any features to assist people like me who struggle to read large amounts of text?
    Yes. TeenDrivingCourse.com offers a “Read Along” feature that reads the material aloud while you follow along with the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed class text. You can order this feature when you register for the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed class.
  • I need to take driver’s ed as soon as possible. Is the Washington,D.C. TeenDrivingCourse.com online drivers education program or new drivers program considered sufficient in Washington,D.C.?
    Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
  • What are the steps I must take in order to take the Washington,D.C. learners permit test?
    It varies from state to state, so what’s required in Washington,D.C. may be different than what’s required in the next state over. Generally, you need to have your completion certificate showing that you passed a Washington,D.C. driver education course before the Washington,D.C. DMV will allow you to take your Washington,D.C. learner’s permit exam. However, it’s probably a good idea to either call the Washington,D.C. DMV or visit their website to find out exactly what the prerequisites are in Washington,D.C. in order to be eligible for a Washington,D.C. learner’s permit.
  • How are the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course quizzes structured for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Washington,D.C. online driver education course?
    There is a Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course chapter, and it consists of about five questions.
  • My older brother took the Washington,D.C. driver education course in a classroom setting. What are the advantages of taking the Washington,D.C. driver education course online? What advantages are there to taking the Washington,D.C. drivers ed course online instead of a classroom?
    Here’s the difference: with Washington,D.C. online drivers ed at TeenDrivingCourse.com, you’re not stuck sitting in a classroom for hours listening to a teacher. TeenDrivingCourse.com gives you the advantage of flexibility, allowing you to learn how you want, where you want and you they want! If online driver education is not approved by your state, then you may be required to attend a Washington,D.C. driver ed class. If that’s the case, the Washington,D.C. driver ed course offered by TeenDrivingCourse.com makes an excellent supplementary learning tool that will further enhance the things you learn in the classroom.
  • What forms of ID verification does the TeenDrivingCourse.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course require?
    If we need you to verify your ID, it will probably take the form of personal questions we ask you during the registration process and at different points during the Washington,D.C. online driver education course. The majority of states do not require ID verification, however, and we’ll let you know if yours does.