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Course: Rancho Cucamonga California Online Driver Education Courses. Purpose: Rancho Cucamonga California Learners Permit or Drivers License preparation
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What You Need to Know About Rancho Cucamonga California Licensing Procedures
Starting the process of applying for your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit or first Rancho Cucamonga California driver license can seem very daunting at first, so it helps to have as much information handy as possible. Rancho Cucamonga California has a graduated driver license program for Rancho Cucamonga California drivers ages 15 and a half to 17, and there are a number of things we want you to be aware of to make sure that applying for your Rancho Cucamonga California driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let's begin.
Types of Licenses
You should be made familiar with the three basic types of Rancho Cucamonga California driver's licenses. They are: Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit, Rancho Cucamonga California teen driver's license, and the regular Rancho Cucamonga California driver's license. Here's a simple outline of the requirements and restrictions for each license type:
Rancho Cucamonga California Learner's permit
- must be at least 15 and a half years of age, but under 18
- must be accompanied by a person at least 25 years of age who also has a Rancho Cucamonga California driver's license
- cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except siblings)
Rancho Cucamonga California Teen Driver's License
- must be 18 or have had learner's permit at least 6 months
- late night driving is restricted (see details below)
- requires passing a road test
- cannot transfer passengers under 21 until 1-year probationary period has passed
Rancho Cucamonga California Driver's License
- must be 18 or have had teen driver's license for one year
- no further restrictions apply
Now that you've been introduced to the different types of licenses, here's what you need to know about applying for each one.
Rancho Cucamonga California Learner Permit or Rancho Cucamonga California Provisional License
Although you have to be at least 16 to apply for your first Rancho Cucamonga California driver's license, when you're 15 and a half you can apply for a Rancho Cucamonga California provisional license, otherwise known as a Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit.
So if you're 15 and a half or older, take the following to your local Rancho Cucamonga California DMV.
- The $31 free, which entitles you to three exams of any type within a 12-month period, and also includes the fee for your Rancho Cucamonga California instruction permit and your Rancho Cucamonga California driver license
- Form DL44, along with your parent or guardian signatures. To save time, you can also make an appointment online here.
- The proper identification
- Form DL400C, which is your certificate of completion you receive after you complete your online drivers education course
At your local Rancho Cucamonga California DMV, you'll have to pass a vision exam, as well as a traffic laws and sign test. Once you pass the written exam and vision test, you'll receive your Rancho Cucamonga California instructional driver license, or Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit. This license will enable you to practice driving providing you have someone 25 years or older in the seat next to you as you learn. However, the driver accompanying you must have a Rancho Cucamonga California driver's license. You can find a few sample tests on the Rancho Cucamonga California DMV website here.
Rancho Cucamonga California Teen Driver's License
If you're 18 or have had your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit for at least 6 months, you're ready to try for a Rancho Cucamonga California teen driver's license! But before you do so, you must complete the following requirements:
- Be able to provide proof of financial responsibility (more on this later).
- Completed driver education
- 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a professional driving instructor.
- 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 or older (at least 10 of these practice hours must have been done at night)
- Have your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's license for at least 6 months
Because you only get three chances to pass the road test, we strongly suggest getting as much driving practice as you can! Any 16 year old applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when taking the Rancho Cucamonga California driver's license road test. After you pass your driving test, you'll receive an interim Rancho Cucamonga California license (valid for 60 days) until your Rancho Cucamonga California photo license comes in the mail. If you fail the Rancho Cucamonga California driving test, you have to wait two weeks before taking it again.
Rancho Cucamonga California Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are several restrictions you need to be aware of regarding your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's license or Rancho Cucamonga California provisional drivers license.
If you only have your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit, you must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or person over 25 who has at least one year of driving experience. The person who is supervising you must sit in the front passenger seat. In addition, you cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except brothers or sisters).
If you have a teen driver's license but are under 18, you are not permitted to drive a vehicle between 11AM and 5AM for the first twelve months unless have a parent, legal guardian with you. Also, you cannot transfer passengers under 21 until your 1 year probationary period has passed.
Exceptions to this restriction are made in the following cases:
- You have a medical necessity
- You are participating in a school activity
- You have an employment necessity
- You must transport a family member
- You are an emancipated minor.
If you have further questions, go to the teen page on the Rancho Cucamonga California DMV website.
Rancho Cucamonga California Auto Insurance Rancho Cucamonga California Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Rancho Cucamonga California drivers license, you're almost ready to drive. What else is need? Auto insurance, of course. Any vehicle registered in Rancho Cucamonga California must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum coverage is $15,000 for personal injury and $30,000 for 2 or more persons, and $5,000 for property damage. If you are found to be driving without Rancho Cucamonga California mandatory liability insurance, you could face a fine of up to $500 plus court costs. If you are involved in an accident and cannot provide proof of insurance, your Rancho Cucamonga California learner's permit or Rancho Cucamonga California provisional license may be suspended.
Rancho Cucamonga California Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a new Rancho Cucamonga California driver, it's important that you learn and take seriously the Rancho Cucamonga California drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Upon your first Rancho Cucamonga California DUI offense, you face:
- Imprisonment of 96 hours to 6 months
- A fine of $390 to $1000
- Your license will also be suspended for 6 months
- Also, you will have to complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
- And may be ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device.
Further Rancho Cucamonga California DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Rancho Cucamonga California license suspension or even Rancho Cucamonga California license revocation. As a young driver, now is the time to learn good habits, and one of the most important of these is DON'T EVER DRIVE DRUNK!
Studies show a strong link between text messaging and traffic accidents. Therefore, as of September 2008 the Rancho Cucamonga California Legislature passed a ban on text messaging while driving. Driving while texting carries a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each additional offense. No points will be issued on your Rancho Cucamonga California drivers license. Drivers under 18 are also prohibited from using a cell phone or wireless device from driving. All drivers must use a hands free device for their cell phone while driving in Rancho Cucamonga California.
Rancho Cucamonga California Online Driver Education
As stated above, any 16 year old applicants who would like to apply for a Rancho Cucamonga California driver license must have completed at least 50 driving hours (signed by a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor) and at least 6 hours of an approved Rancho Cucamonga California online driver education course. Check with your local Rancho Cucamonga California DMV regarding approved online driver education classes.
LIVE CHATPlease 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 Rancho Cucamonga California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).