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Can I practice driving without a permit?
My dad wants to take me out to practice driving now that I’m 15. But my mom says I can’t until I get my permit, and I could get in huge trouble if I’m caught. I’m already old enough to get a permit, so can I just practice driving without one, if I have my dad in the car?
Michelle Ballestrasse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No point in dragging this out. The answer is no. You must have a permit in order to practice driving, even with a parent or licensed driver in the car.
We know teenagers are eager to get out on the road - it’s a rite of passage towards adulthood, and all that. But legally, you have to have a permit in order to practice on the road. If you’re fifteen, you’re already on your way.
Getting a permit
isn’t terribly difficult as long as you’ve taken the time to study the material anyway. It’s a short trip to the DMV, a brief written test, and a small fee. So brush up on your reading, book an appointment, and remind your dad that he can’t add you to his insurance policy
until you have your license, so he might want to help you learn by the book.Your dad might be more keen to start practice early because teen drivers tend to drive up the cost of
car insurance
when added to a pre-existing policy. But tell him that with Jerry
, he can **save an average of $887 per year), even with a teen driver on his policy.That’s because Jerry is a fully-licensed brokerage app that has comparison shopping down to a science. In just minutes, Jerry provides tailored quotes from over 50 great carriers to find a policy that protects without draining the coffers.
And when you do get your license, and it’s time to find your own policy, Jerry will be there to help.
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