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Rio Rancho New Mexico Online Drivers Ed and Rio Rancho New Mexico Online Learners Permit Courses

Course: Rio Rancho New Mexico Online Driver Education Courses
Purpose: To obtain yours Rio Rancho New Mexico Learners Permit or Drivers License
Price: $0.00 – lowest price in the Rio Rancho New Mexico!
Description: Our Rio Rancho New Mexico drivers ed courses are fast, fun and easy! No other Rio Rancho New Mexico driver ed course makes getting your learners permit or drivers license so much fun! Our courses contain brand new videos, interactive video games, award-winning animations, and much more!
Certificate: Once you complete this Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course, we will send you a certificate of completion via regular US Mail or through one of our convenient FedEx shipping options.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Driver Education

Please note that the State of New Mexico does NOT approve or accept online driver education so you must attend a physical driver education classroom.

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in Rio Rancho New Mexico?  Congratulations! 

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous.  Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of Rio Rancho New Mexico has implemented a graduated driver license program for Rio Rancho New Mexico drivers who are between the ages of 15-18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in Rio Rancho New Mexico.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Instruction Permit (Learners Permit)

You can apply for your instruction permit at age 15 provided you have enrolled in a state-approved drivers education course.  Please note that the State of New Mexico does NOT approve or accept online driver education so you must attend a physical driver education classroom.

When you go down to the local drivers license office, please take the following items with you:

  • Proof of enrollment in a state-approved driver's ed course
  • Valid form of ID (for a list of acceptable ID documents, please visit the Rio Rancho New Mexico MVD website)
  • Proof of residency in Rio Rancho New Mexico
  • $10 to cover the processing fee

You will be given a vision screening exam, and then a written test  which written test will include material from the Rio Rancho New Mexico driver handbook.  You may opt out of the written test if you provide a certificate of completion from a state-approved drivers education course which includes a 3-hour DWI component.

With an instruction permit, the following restrictions apply:

  • Whenever you drive, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver who's at least 21 years old who actively supervises your driving from the front passenger seat.  This person must have been licensed for at least 3 years.
  • All passengers (including you) must wear seatbelts.

Warning--if you drive with blood-alcohol content of .02 or higher, your instruction permit will be revoked for 6 months.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Provisional License

After you've had your instruction permit for 6 months, you can apply for your Rio Rancho New Mexico provisional license if you meet the following prerequisites:

  • Be at least 15 years and 6 months old
  • Completed a state-approved driver education course
  • Completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 of which must be at night) outside of your drivers ed course.  Keep a log of the dates/times you drive.
  • Keep a clean driving record for at least 90 days prior to when you apply.

When you're ready, head back down to the local driver's license office with the same ID documents you took last time and be sure to bring your instruction permit, also.  The fee is $18.  You will need to pass a road test before you can be issued a provisional license (unless you already took a road test as part of your state-approved drivers education course).

With a provisional license, there are still some restrictions you will need to follow:

  • No driving between the hours of 12 midnight and 5am unless driving to or from your job or a school-sponsored activity
  • Only 1 non-family passenger may ride with you
  • You may not use cell phones or any other type of electronic device while you are driving.

After you've had your provisional license for 12 months and kept a clean driving record, you can go back to the driver's license office and apply for your full  driver's license.  The fee ranges between $18 and $34. 

New Mexico Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

The State of Rio Rancho New Mexico requires that you maintain a certain amount of liability coverage on any vehicle you drive.  The minimum required coverage is as follows:

  • $25,000--personal injury (1 person) per accident
  • $50,000--personal injury (2 or more persons) per accident
  • $10,000--property damage 

Driving while uninsured is a crime!  If you drive without the required insurance coverage, you will face having your license suspended, plus a hefty fine.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in Rio Rancho New Mexico, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST New Mexico DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • 90 days in Jail
  • Community service
  • 1-year suspension of your license
  • Installation of an ignition interlock device on your vehicle
  • Enrollment in DUI school

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, community service, and the revocation of your driver's license.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

Although there is no statewide law regulating cell phone use while driving, the cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe do not allow them to be used while driving.  Albuquerque allows cell phone only with a hands-free device, but Santa Fe does not allow cell phone use at all.

Rio Rancho New Mexico Drivers Education

For more information on drivers education including a list of approved drivers ed courses in Rio Rancho New Mexico, please visit the Rio Rancho New Mexico MVD website.


Rio Rancho Online Driver's Ed Frequently Asked Questions

What credit cards does CyberEdDriverEd.com accept?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers education course accepts all major credit cards.
Can I sign up for special shipping of the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed certificate of completion if I have a deadline?
At registration, you can sign up for your preferred method of shipping.  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Rio Rancho New Mexico traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight certificate of completion (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Rio Rancho New Mexico traffic school course on a Friday, we offer Saturday Federal Express (by or before 12PM on Saturday).

I want to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course, but I am concerned about giving out my personal information over the internet. Is the website secure for credit card payments?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We also offer several other payment methods for our Rio Rancho New Mexico internet driver education course, including check and online check.
What is the typical cost of your Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $0.00.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.
I really want to get my learners permit. May I take the Rio Rancho New Mexico CyberEdDriverEd.com internet driver education course for new drivers if I am 16 years old?

In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   You should check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (or whichever state agency handles the issuance of drivers licenses in Rio Rancho New Mexico) to make sure that you are eligible to take Rio Rancho New Mexico driver education. 

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Rio Rancho New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

I want to take a Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course, but if I do not pass the Rio Rancho New Mexico final exam, can I take it again?
Yes!  Once you finish the Rio Rancho New Mexico drivers ed internet course, you must take a Rio Rancho New Mexico final exam.  If you don't pass the Rio Rancho New Mexico test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
Can you confirm whether my parents would receive a Rio Rancho New Mexico insurance discount when I complete the Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Rio Rancho New Mexico insurance provider offers discounts for Rio Rancho New Mexico teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers education course.
Does the entire Rio Rancho New Mexico driver education course have to be taken from a single computer, or can I use multiple computers?
Fortunately, you are not limited to a single computer for your coursework.  Any computer with internet access will suffice for taking the Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course. For example, if you want to take part of the Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course at school and part of the Rio Rancho New Mexico Learners permit course from home, you’re free to do so!
Am I allowed some breaks while taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course?
Yes.  CyberEdDriverEd.com is designed to work around your schedule, and you may take as many breaks as needed during the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course.
After I take the Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers education course, can I expect to receive my Rio Rancho New Mexico certificate of completion within 5 business days?
It is possible.  How quickly you get your Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed certificate of completion depends upon the shipping method you select at registration.  We do offer either regular US mail shipping or expedited shipping through Federal Express, so you can receive your Rio Rancho New Mexico certificate in as little as 24 hours.
Will I get enough hours of classroom instruction if I take the Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course?
Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

You can expect to spend 30 hours taking CyberEdDriverEd.com's Rio Rancho New Mexico online course for new drivers.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

I am part of the way through the Rio Rancho New Mexico online driver education course. Is it too late for me to ask for my money back?
Nope! CyberEdDriverEd.com is special in the Rio Rancho New Mexico online driver education industry because we allow customers to request refunds for the Rio Rancho New Mexico online driver education course at ANY point during the course, as long as the Rio Rancho New Mexico certificate of completion has not been shipped.  Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
I anticipate having trouble with the large amounts of printed text while taking the Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course. Are there any options that may help me?
Since CyberEdDriverEd.com is sensitive to the needs of all students, our Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed courses accommodate the needs of those who struggle to read large amounts of text. The “Read Along” option we provide for all of our Rio Rancho New Mexico drivers ed courses enables text to be read aloud as you follow along with the online text.
How can I find out if the Rio Rancho New Mexico CyberEdDriverEd.com internet drivers ed course meets all Rio Rancho New Mexico DMV/DVS approved class requirements?
The Rio Rancho New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services will be able to tell you whether CyberEdDriverEd.com will fulfill your state's driver education requirements or whether CyberEdDriverEd.com may be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.   
What documents will I be asked for when I go to take my Rio Rancho New Mexico learners permit test?
Generally, you should expect to have to present at least a certificate of completion from a Rio Rancho New Mexico driver education online course before being allowed to take the Rio Rancho New Mexico learner's permit exam.  Again, this is a general rule and Rio Rancho New Mexico may very well require you to provide additional documentation before they'll let you take the Rio Rancho New Mexico learner's permit test.  Therefore, it's probably a good idea for you to contact the Rio Rancho New Mexico DMV (or visit their website) so you'll know exactly what paperwork you'll need to have with you when you go to take your Rio Rancho New Mexico learner's permit test.
Is it required that I do well on the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course quizzes?
The quizzes are designed to prepare you for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course final exam.  It would be best to carefully study the Rio Rancho New Mexico internet drivers ed course material, so that you can be prepared for a Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each chapter.
I'm having trouble deciding between taking the online Rio Rancho New Mexico driver education course and the classroom Rio Rancho New Mexico driver education course? Why should I take the Rio Rancho New Mexico online course?
The main difference is the flexibility that we offer. If you hate dull lectures, then CyberEdDriverEd.com is just what you need! With our Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers ed course, you have the freedom to learn at your own pace, without sitting in a classroom for hours at a time. Even if you live in a state where online driver education is not allowed, the Rio Rancho New Mexico driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com can still be a valuable resource that will enhance the things you learn in the classroom.
Will I have to verify my ID before I'm allowed to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Rio Rancho New Mexico online drivers education for new drivers course?
Although many states do not require us to verify the identity of our students, some states do.  If your state has this requirement (we’ll let you know if it does), it will likely take the form of us asking you personal questions at various times during the course.