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Albuquerque New Mexico Online Driver Education and Albuquerque New Mexico Licensing Procedures

The State of Albuquerque New Mexico congratulates you on starting the process of applying for your Albuquerque New Mexico learner's permit or first Albuquerque New Mexico driver's license. The process of learning to drive can be a challenging one, and our job is to try to make it as simple for you as possible.

Albuquerque New Mexico has a graduated driver license program for Albuquerque New Mexico drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that you don't hit any snags while applying for your Albuquerque New Mexico driver's license. So, here we go!

The Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit or Albuquerque New Mexico Learner’s Permit

When you're 15 you can apply for a Albuquerque New Mexico instructional permit, otherwise known as a Albuquerque New Mexico learner's permit. To be eligible, you'll need to enroll in a Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver training course.  Also, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21 and has 3 or more years of driving experience. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and don't forget to carry your Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit with you at all times!

• Proof of Enrollment in a Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver training course
• Proof of Albuquerque New Mexico Residency
• Permit fee of $10
• Proof of identification number
• Proof of identity
• Optional 3 hour Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver education course certification with a 3 hour DWI component (which will help you avoid taking the written test!)

Once you've collected all of the necessary materials, head on down to your local Albuquerque New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and submit your application. You’ll need your parent/guardian to sign your application, and don’t forget to bring the instructional permit fee of $10. Then, you’ll have to pass a vision test, as well as a written test (unless you already have a certificate of completion from a Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver education course that includes a 3 hour DWI component). You can study for the Albuquerque New Mexico written test with the Albuquerque New Mexico driver handbook.

If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit!

When you’ve held your Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit for 6 months and have met a few requirements, you’ll be ready to advance to the Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional license.

The Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional Driver License or Albuquerque New Mexico Full License

You can apply for your Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional license once you’ve held your Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit for 6 months and have met the following requirements:

• Complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice
• 10 hours must be at night
• Your parents must verify the 50 hours of driving practice by signing a driving log
• Be at least 15 and a half
• No drinking or driving (even a .02 blood alcohol content will result in your Albuquerque New Mexico Instructional Permit being revoked for 6 months
• Complete a Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver education program
• Maintain a clean driving record for 90 days before you apply
• The $18 license fee.

If you’ve completed these requirements, head on down to your local Albuquerque New Mexico MVD. Then, unless you’ve already taken a road skills exam as part of your Albuquerque New Mexico approved driver education course, you’ll have to take the dreaded road test! If you pass, then congratulations! You’ve just earned your Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional License! Despite how far you've come however, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions until you’ve held your new license for at least 12 months without incident.

Albuquerque New Mexico Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

Driving is a privilege, not a right. As a teen driver, there are several restrictions you need to be aware of regarding your Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional license:

• No driving between midnight and 5AM unless for emergencies, your job, or a school-related activity
• Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt
• No cell phones, hand-held videogames, or any electronic devices while driving
• Only 1 non-family passenger allowed

Look on the bright side: you're almost at the finish line. After you’ve held your Albuquerque New Mexico Provisional License for 12 months without incident, you can return to your local Albuquerque New Mexico MVD to apply for your Albuquerque New Mexico Full License. The fee is $18 for 4 years and $34 for 8 years. Best of all, most restrictions are removed. Freedom!


Albuquerque New Mexico Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a new driver, one of your first responsibilities is to learn the Albuquerque New Mexico drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws and obey them religiously. More than anything else, as a driver you should be committed to keeping yourself and others safe.

Drunk Driving. Like most states, Albuquerque New Mexico has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Albuquerque New Mexico DUI or Albuquerque New Mexico DWI, you face additional penalties to those listed below.

Upon your first conviction of a Albuquerque New Mexico DWI, you’ll face the following penalties:

• Jail sentence up to 90 days
• Ignition Interlock 1 year
• DWI school
• Alcohol evaluation
• License suspension up to 1 year
• Community service

And of course, further Albuquerque New Mexico DWI and DUI convictions will result in stiffer penalties: increased jail time, community service, fines, and Albuquerque New Mexico license suspension or even Albuquerque New Mexico license revocation are all possible for repeat offenders!

Cell Phones. Currently, Albuquerque New Mexico teen drivers are not allowed to use cell phones while driving in only two cities, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. In Santa Fe, it is prohibited to drive while using a cell phone (even with a hands-free device) to talk or text message. The fine is $60. In Albuquerque, you may use a cell phone only with a hands-free device. The fine is $100 for first conviction and $200 for subsequent convictions. As a general rule, cell phone use while driving should be kept to a minimum no matter where you live!


Albuquerque New Mexico Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Albuquerque New Mexico drivers license, we know you'll be anxious to get on the road. But there's one more important detail: insurance.  Any vehicle registered in Albuquerque New Mexico must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum liability insurance coverage is: $25,000 per person, per accident; $50,000 bodily injury for 2 or more persons per accident; and $10,000 for property damage.

 

If you get into an accident and are found to be driving without Albuquerque New Mexico mandatory liability insurance, your Albuquerque New Mexico license could be suspended.

Albuquerque New Mexico Online Driver Education

Don't forget, you'll need to enroll in a driver education course at the very start of the process. Albuquerque New Mexico teen drivers can find more information on approved Albuquerque New Mexico online driver education courses on the Albuquerque New Mexico MVD website.