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If you’re thinking about getting your driver’s license, you may be wondering just exactly how cumbersome the process is. Learner’s permits, coursework, DMV appointments, all of it can sound like a lot, right? Don’t worry; we’re here to break everything down so that you can get a sense for just how long this is going to take. Just know—this whole thing is a lot easier than you’re probably imagining right now. Read on to find out what (and how long) it takes to learn how to drive. We’ll even cover what you can do to speed this process up.
Things You Should Know
- On average, it takes 45 hours of classroom work and 22 hours of practice on the road to get your driver’s license.
- It’s going to cost a few hundred dollars to pay your tuition to driver’s ed and cover all of the test fees.
- To get a license, enroll in a driver’s education course, attend the required classes, and get your learner’s permit to begin practicing on the road.
- It’ll take a few months to get comfortable behind the wheel, although that’s totally normal and natural.
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References
- ↑ https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/auto/how-long-should-one-take-to-learn-driving--3991472
- ↑ https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/teens.html
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/01preston/Driving-Skills-Test-Study-Guide.pdf?rev=5dddcf2ee64b4e03b12b030fde921605
- ↑ https://dds.georgia.gov/teen-drivers
- ↑ https://www.aceable.com/blog/cost-to-get-ohio-drivers-license/
- ↑ https://coastlineacademy.com/article/what-states-have-no-drivers-ed
- ↑ https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/get-your-learner-permit-and-first-driver-license
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/01preston/Driving-Skills-Test-Study-Guide.pdf?rev=5dddcf2ee64b4e03b12b030fde921605
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/first-time-license-or-id
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