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At what age can you start to practice driving?
My son is about to turn 14, and he keeps asking when he’ll be able to start practicing driving. I know he can get a permit when he’s 15, but can he practice driving before that?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Learning how to drive is a big step for teens, so it makes sense that your son would be excited. Most states require drivers to be at least 15 and obtain a legal permit to practice driving, although the rules are different in each state:
- 9 states allow teens to get a learner’s permit at 14.
- 33 states allow teens to get a learner’s permit at 15.
- 9 states require teens to wait until they’re 16 to get their learner’s permit.
Remember that just because your son can get a learner’s permit doesn’t mean he should. If you don’t feel he’s ready to begin learning to drive, you can choose to have him wait.
Whenever your son is ready to begin learning to drive, you’ll need to make sure he’s got
car insurance
to cover him while he practices. You could just add him to your current policy, or you could take a few seconds to download the free Jerry
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