Granite Falls High School Traffic Safety Education - DOL Approved License Testing - Teens 15-17 Steps to Getting Your First License

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Traffic Safety Education program guidance for Granite Falls High School students, outlining DOL-approved license testing steps for teens aged 15–17. The material details session timing, minimum age and residency requirements, pre-application for a 12-digit DOL ID, registration and contract steps, payment, and printing the learners permit. It covers licensing milestones: training course completion, 50 hours of supervised practice including 10 at night, knowledge and driving tests, plus COVID-era appointment procedures. It also summarizes intermediate license laws, including passenger limits, nighttime driving restrictions, and no wireless device rules, and states key student responsibilities with no refunds.

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Steps to getting your first License: Teens 15–17 years old

License Requirements

Steps to sign up for Traffic Safety Education class and getting your instruction permit

How to get your license

Intermediate License Laws for Teen Drivers

Student Responsibilities and Requirements for Successfully Completing the Granite Falls High School Traffic Safety Program

Granite Falls High School Traffic Safety Education DOL Approved License Testing Steps to getting your first License: Teens 15 – 17 years old License Requirements To get your driver license, you must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a Washington resident (your license will show this address) . Successfully complete a driver training course. Have your Washington State instruction permit for at least 6 months. Not have been convicted of any traffic violations within 6 months of applying for the license. Not have been convicted of any alcohol or drug offense while holding an instruction permit. Steps to sign up for Traffic Safety Education class and getting your instruction permit. Determine student’s age and choose which session best fits with family/student’s schedule. Each session is limited to 30 students TSE Sessions Starts Ends Fall Session Spring Session Summer Session Last week of September/First week of October Last week of February/First week of March May Middle/Late November Middle of May First of July Minimum Age Requirements Student must be 15 on the first day of class. Check with instructors or bulletin for the official first day of class of each session. Go to [dol.wa.gov](dol.wa.gov) to pre-apply online and generate a 12-digit ID number. o If you need help, there is a You Tube video that will take you step by step through the process. o “How to pre-apply for a WA drive license” 3:48 minutes long Fill out registration form and sign contract (both sides) including DOL ID number. Turn in contract and registration form and pay $490.00. o Pay with credit card/debit card online via Granite Falls District Website (Traffic Education Link) . 10 days prior to the first day of class and after you have been notified by the instructor, log back onto the student’s DOL License eXpress account and print their learners permit. How to get your license 1. Pass the driver training course Instructor will electronically submit course completion. 2. Complete at least 50 hours of driving practice (including 10 hours at night) with someone who’s been licensed for 5 years or more. a. Resources for the person who supervises the driving practice can be found on the DOL web site. i. Intermediate License logbook ii. Washington Parent Guide to Teen Driving for tips on how to supervise iii. Safe-Driving agreement between parents and teens to establish safe-driving rules. 3. Pass the knowledge test (if you have not done so yet) a. Instructor will electronically enter score 4. Pass the driving test (can be scheduled any time after they have pass the TSE course and passed the knowledge test) a. Instructor will electronically enter score 5. Get your license: a. Turn 16 and had your instruction permit for 6 months. b. Go online: (Pre-COVID) i. Your parent or guardian must be with you so they can give permission online for you to get your license. ii. Parents will have to check the Parental Authorization Affidavit, verifying the completion of 50 hours of driving practice. iii. Pay the licensing fee with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express debit or credit card (no gift cards) . iv. Print the receipt. It’s your temporary license. Since it doesn’t include your photo, you can’t use it as identification. v. Your permanent license will have the same photo as your instruction permit. It will be mailed to the address on have file. vi. Your permanent license will be mailed within 7 – 10 days. If you don’t receive it within 30 days, please go to a driver licensing office. c. COVID Protocol i. Make an appointment at an open DOL office. 1. Appointments may be up to 2 months out. ii. Ensure that we have entered your course completion and exam scores. iii. Bring a parent with you to the licensing office to sign the parental authorization form. iv. Show proof of identity. v. Provide your Social Security number or sign a declaration if you don’t have one. vi.

FAQs

What are the main requirements to get a Washington driver license for teens 15–17?

Students must be at least 16, be Washington residents, complete a driver training course, hold a Washington instruction permit for at least 6 months, and meet the traffic and alcohol/drug offense conditions listed in the document.

How does a student sign up for the Traffic Safety Education (TSE) class and obtain the instruction permit?

Students choose the appropriate session based on age and schedule, pre-apply online at dol.wa.gov to generate a 12-digit ID, complete the registration form and contract with the DOL ID, submit documents and pay $490, then use the DOL License eXpress account to print the learners permit 10 days before class after notification by the instructor.

What intermediate license restrictions apply to drivers under 18?

For the first 6 months there are passenger limits for those under 20, nighttime driving is restricted between 1 am and 5 am for the first 12 months with specific exceptions, and wireless device use is prohibited while driving except to report emergencies.

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