NACOGDOCHES TEXAS

Nacogdoches Texas Online Driver Education and Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas driver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.

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

When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a Nacogdoches Texas Instruction Permit, otherwise known as a Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas Instruction Permit! Remember: all passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your Nacogdoches Texas Instruction Permit with you at all times.

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

The Nacogdoches Texas Provisional License or Nacogdoches Texas Intermediate License

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

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

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

Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas full license, there are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Nacogdoches Texas learner's license or Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas Provisional license will expire and you then qualify for your regular Nacogdoches Texas driver license. From this point on: freedom!

Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas mandatory liability insurance, your Nacogdoches Texas Learner Permit or Nacogdoches Texas Provisional license may be suspended.

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

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

Drunk Driving. Nacogdoches Texas takes drunk driving very seriously. Like most states, Nacogdoches Texas has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Nacogdoches Texas DWI, your Nacogdoches Texas Learner Permit or Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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)
• Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches Texas DWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Nacogdoches Texas license suspension or even Nacogdoches Texas license revocation.

Currently, Nacogdoches 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.

Nacogdoches Texas Online Driver Education

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