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Troutdale Oregon Online Driver Education and Troutdale Oregon Licensing Procedures

Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Troutdale Oregon Learner’s Permit or first Troutdale Oregon driver’s license. Troutdale Oregon has a Graduated Driver License Program for Troutdale Oregon teen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Troutdale Oregon driver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.

The Troutdale Oregon Instructional Permit or Troutdale Oregon Learner’s Permit

When you turn 15, you can finally apply for an Troutdale Oregon Instruction Permit, otherwise known as an Troutdale Oregon Learner’s Permit. In order to apply, you must:

• Be between the ages of 15-17 and a resident of Troutdale Oregon
• Provide proper identification and proof of a Social Security Number
• Provide proof of school enrollment
• Surrender your Troutdale Oregon Identification card (if you have one)
• Bring your parent/guardian to sign your application form
• Bring the correct license fee

Once you’re ready, head on down to your local Troutdale Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with your parent or guardian and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a vision test, as well as the class C knowledge test. If you survive, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Troutdale Oregon Instruction Permit, which is valid for 24 months from the date it was issued.

Remember, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21, has a valid driver license, and is sitting beside you. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your Troutdale Oregon Instruction Permit with you at all times.

Once you’ve held your Troutdale Oregon Learner’s Permit for 6 months and have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the Troutdale Oregon Graduated License Program, the Troutdale Oregon Provisional License.

The Troutdale Oregon Provisional Driver License and Troutdale Oregon Full Driver License

You can apply for your Troutdale Oregon Probationary Driver License once you’ve held your Troutdale Oregon Temporary Instruction Permit for 6 months and have met a few requirements in addition to the identification requirements listed in the Troutdale Oregon Instruction Permit section:

• Hold your Troutdale Oregon Instruction Permit for at least 6 months in good standing
• Complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving in an Troutdale Oregon approved traffic education safety school or...
• Complete 100 hours of driving practice with a parent/guardian or licensed driver over 21
• Pass a Safe Driving Practice Test
• Make an appointment for the dreaded Troutdale Oregon road test
• Be able to provide proof of insurance on the car you’ll use to take the test.
• Bring the appropriate testing fees

If you’ve completed these requirements, then make your appointment and head on down to your local Troutdale Oregon DMV. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded Troutdale Oregon driving test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Troutdale Oregon Provisional License. However you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being

Troutdale Oregon Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are a few restrictions for your Troutdale Oregon Provisional Driver License that you should be aware of.

For the first 6 months:

No passengers under the age of 20 (unless they’re family)

No driving between midnight and 5AM unless traveling:

• Between home and work
• To a school event
• For employment purposes
• While accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old
• Also, no driving while using a cell phone (this includes hands-free devices)

For the second 6 months:

• No more than 3 passengers under 20 (who are not immediate family)
• No driving between midnight and 5AM unless driving:
• Between home and work
• To a school event
• For employment purposes
• While accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old
• And again, no driving while using a cell phone (this includes hands-free devices)

However, once you turn 18, you can finally apply for your Troutdale Oregon Unrestricted License. Then, these restrictions are removed. Freedom!

Troutdale Oregon Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Troutdale Oregon Learner’s Permit or Troutdale Oregon Intermediate Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because Troutdale Oregon drivers 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
• $10,000 for property damage per accident

You’ll also need:

Personal Injury Protection:

• $15,000 Per Person Per Accident

Uninsured Motorist Coverage:

• $25,000 – Bodily Injury Per Person
• $50,000 – Bodily Injury Per Accident

If you are in an accident and found to be driving without Troutdale Oregon mandatory liability insurance, your Troutdale Oregon license could be suspended.

Troutdale Oregon Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As an Troutdale Oregon teen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Troutdale Oregon drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, Troutdale Oregon has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of an Troutdale Oregon DUI or Troutdale Oregon DWI, you face addition penalties to those listed below.

Upon your first conviction of an Troutdale Oregon DUI, you’ll face the following penalties:

• Jail from 48 hours to 1 year, minimum
• Community Service 80 hours
• Fine of $1,000, minimum
• DUI Fees $300 minimum
• License Suspension of 1 year
• Ignition Interlock Device installation
• Drug/Alcohol Treatment Program
• Participation in Victim-Impact Panel Program Required

And of course, further Troutdale Oregon DWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Troutdale Oregon license suspension or even Troutdale Oregon license revocation.

Currently, Troutdale Oregon teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving, even with hands-free devices.

Troutdale Oregon Online Driver Education

Troutdale Oregon teen drivers are required to take an Troutdale Oregon approved driver education course. You can find a list of Troutdale Oregon approved traffic safety courses here.