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Hurst Texas Online Driver Education and Hurst Texas Licensing Procedures

We want to help you get the most out of this process, and to help make sure that applying for your first Hurst Texas driver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.

The Hurst Texas Instruction Permit or Hurst Texas Learner’s Permit

When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a Hurst Texas Instruction Permit, otherwise known as a Hurst Texas Learner’s Permit. This permit is valid until your next birthday plus 1 year. It allows you to practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21 with 1 year of driving experience. In order to apply, you’ll need:

• Completed Hurst Texas approved driver safety course (more on this later)
  
• Proof of current enrollment and high school attendance
• Valid identification
• Proof of Social Security number

Once you’re ready, head on down to the local Hurst Texas Driver License Office with your parent or guardian and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a vision test, as well as a written exam. If you survive, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit! Remember: all passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit with you at all times.

You’ll be ready to apply for the Hurst Texas Provisional License once you’ve held your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit without incident for 6 months have met a few more requirements,

The Hurst Texas Provisional License or Hurst Texas Intermediate License

You can apply for your Hurst Texas Provisional License once you’ve held your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit for 180 days. However, you’ll need to make sure you meet these requirements:

• You've held your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit for 6 months
• You've completed a Hurst Texas approved driving training course (both classroom and on-the-road driving training)

Make an appointment and head on down to your local Hurst Texas Driver License Office. Be sure to bring your identification documents, including your Hurst Texas Instruction Permit. Then your only remaining hurdle is the dreaded Hurst Texas road test! If you pass, then congratulate yourself once again: you’ve just earned your Hurst Texas Provisional License!

Hurst Texas Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

The aim of the Graduated License Program is to give newer drivers the opportunity to safely hone their driving skills before graduating to full driving privileges. Until you have earned your Hurst Texas full license, there are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Hurst Texas learner's license or Hurst Texas driver's license.

• All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts
• No driving between midnight and 5AM unless you’re going to/from your job, a school sanctioned activity, or for a medical emergency
• No using a cell phone while driving
• No more than 1 passenger under 21 (unless they’re family!)

After 6 months have passed, the above restrictions will no longer apply.

Once you turn 18, your Hurst Texas Provisional license will expire and you then qualify for your regular Hurst Texas driver license. From this point on: freedom!

Hurst Texas Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Unfortunately, traffic accidents can happen to even the most experienced driver. Despite your confidence in your driving skills, your vehicle must still be covered by Hurst Texas liability insurance. The minimum liability insurance coverage is:

• $25,000 bodily injury for one person
• $25,000 for property damage per accident
• $50,000 bodily injury two or more people

In fact, if you are in an accident and found to be driving without Hurst Texas mandatory liability insurance, your Hurst Texas Learner Permit or Hurst Texas Provisional license may be suspended.

Hurst Texas Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a Hurst Texas teen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Hurst Texas drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws.

Drunk Driving. Hurst Texas takes drunk driving very seriously. Like most states, Hurst Texas has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Hurst Texas DWI, your Hurst Texas Learner Permit or Hurst Texas Provisional License will be suspended for 30 days for your first offense, 60 days for a second offense, and 180 days for a third offense.

In general, upon your first conviction of a Hurst Texas DWI, you’ll also face the following penalties:

• Jail 72 hours to 180 days
• Fine of up to $2,000
• Fine of up to $10,000 (if a child under 15 is in your vehicle)
• Jail 180 days to 2 years (if a child under 15 is in your vehicle)
• Hurst Texas License Suspension 90 days to 365 days
• DWI Surcharge $1,000 per year for 3 years
• DWI Surcharge $2,000 per year for 3 years (if your BAC is .16 or above)

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

Currently, Hurst Texas teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving. That doesn't mean, however, that constant cell phone use while behind the wheel is a good idea for adults either! Don't allow anything to distract you from your driving.

Hurst Texas Online Driver Education

Hurst Texas teen drivers can find more information about approved Hurst Texas online driver education on the Hurst Texas Department of Public Safety website.