As car accident lawyers, we know that auto accidents often occur because of the inexperience of teen drivers. One way to combat this inexperience is a graduated driver's license program.
Here are the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety's steps to a good graduated driver's license program:
1
Supervised Learning With a Driving Permit
Usually states require driving permits that can be obtained by teenage drivers at least 16 years old before an actual license is given out. With a car permit comes a period of driving that is supervised by a parent or guardian to assure that car accidents do not occur before a teenager is legally able to drive an automobile. This step lasts six months while teenage drivers complete 30-50 hours of supervised driving.
2
Minimized Supervision and Intermediate Car Driver’s License
Once a driving test has been passed, some states still require a minimal supervision period before the actual drivers license is given to a teenager. This is designed to make sure that the chance of a car accident or personal injury from an auto accident is very low.
This step lasts until the teenage driver turns 18.
3
Issue an Official State Car Driver’s License
A full driver’s license is available for teen drivers after showing that they can apply the safe driving techniques they learned in the first two steps of the graduated license program.
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