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- At what age can I start driving?
At least 15 1/2 years of age and a licensed driver at least 25 years of age must accompany you.
FACT: "From 1975 through 1998, an estimated 112,086 lives were saved by safety belts."
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- When is Driver Education required?
Individuals over the age of 16 and under the age of 18 are required to take an approved driver education program.
FACT: "Between 1987 and 1998, 3,706 lives were saved by air bags."
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- What are the Driver Education requirements?
The requirements are:
- 30 hours of classroom instruction with a certified driver education instructor.
- 10 hours of driving with a certified driver education instructor.
- 6 hours of observation with a certified driver education instructor.
- Driver Education Certificate (DSMV 210).
- Twenty (20) hours of additional supervised driving time with a licensed driver at least 25 years-of-age. This additional driving time must be documented on the Driver´s Out-Of-Class Log Sheet, (DSMV 509)
FACT: "From 1976 through 1998, an estimated 4,193 lives were saved by child restraints."
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- Upon completion of the Driver Education Program and 20 hours of additional driving time, what documents are necessary to obtain a driver license?
- Application for Driver License, (DSMV 450)
- Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate, (DSMV 38)
- Driver’s Out-of-Class Log Sheet, (DSMV 509)
- Original birth certificate and one other form of identification such as a Social Security card or passport.
- Proof of residency.
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- Where can a student find a Driver Education Program?
All public high schools offer driver education and 66 commercial schools are licensed by the NH DMV.
FACT: "Safety Belts, when used, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent." (All statistics from National Center for Statistics and Analysis)
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- What is the residency requirement to obtain a driver license?
RSA 21:6.
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- After obtaining a driver license, are there any restrictions?
Yes, if you are under 18 years of age:
- During the first 6 months, no more than one non-family member may ride in the vehicle.
- There must be a seat belt for everyone.
- No driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
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- Who can I contact if I have questions regarding Driver Education?
DOS DMV
Driver Education
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
(603) 271-2485
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