An overview of our Washington,D.C. program

We have everything you need to earn your Washington,D.C. license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
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Washington,D.C.

Washington D.C. Online Driver Education and Washington D.C. Licensing Procedures

 

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill to know but it 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 Washington, D.C. has implemented a graduated driver license program for Washington, D.C. drivers who are between the ages of 15-18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you go begin your process of becoming a licensed driver in Washington, D.C.

The Washington D.C. Learner's Permit or Washington D.C. Instruction Permit

You will be eligible to a Washington, D.C. instruction permit when you are 16 years old. When you go to get your license, you will need to take the following items to the drivers license office with you:

  • Valid proof of birth
  • Social Security card
  • Proof of D.C. residency
  • Notarized Parental Consent Form (available on the D.C. DMV website).

You will need to pass both a vision screening test and then the written knowledge test. You’ll have 50 minutes to complete the knowledge test.

Once you have your Washington, D.C. instruction permit, you may beging driving, but there are some restrictions:

  • No Driving Alone--you can only drive if a licensed parent/guardian, certified driving instructor, or a licensed adult driver who’s at least 21 years old must be sitting next to you in the front passenger seat.
  • No Cell Phones or other Electronic Devices--Also, you may not use a cell phone (including "hands-free") or any other electronic device while you are driving.
  • No Driving between 9pm and 6am.

Washington D.C. Provisional License (aka Intermediate Driver License)

You will be eligible to apply for your provisional drivers license once you turn 16 years and 6 months old and have had your instruction permit for at least 6 months provided you have met the following prerequisite(s):

  • Completed 40 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed, experienced driver (be sure to have your parent/guardian or certified driving instructor sign your Certification of Eligibility for Provisional Drivers License Form) and have received no traffic citations for the previous six (6) months.

Please know that the following restrictions still apply for the first 9 months after you receive your provisional license:

  • You may have only one (1) passenger who’s at least 21 years old and has a drivers license.
  • You must wear your seatbelt at all times.
  • Blackout Times: From September through June--No driving between 11pm and 6am Sunday thru Thursday, and between 12 midnight and 6am on Friday and Saturday. From July through August, everyday from 12 midnight through 6am.

After you turn 17 and have held your provisional license for at least 6 months, you are eligible to apply for your Washington, D.C. Regular Driver License. You will need to bring the completed Certification of Eligibility for Full License with Conditions Form to the driver's license office with you (a copy is available on the Washington, D.C. DMV website).

With your full (regular) license, there are still a few restrictions until you turn 18 years old:

  • Only two (2) passengers under the age of 21 are permitted to ride with you (not including immediate family members)
  • Blackout Times: From September through June--No driving between 11pm and 6am Sunday thru Thursday, and between 12 midnight and 6am on Friday and Saturday. From July through August, everyday from 12 midnight through 6am.

Once you turn 18, these restrictions will be lifted.

Washington D.C. Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

You must carry auto insurance on any vehicle you drive in D.C.. The minimum amount of coverage required is as follows:

  • $10,000 Damage to the Property of Others
  • $25,000 3rd Party Liability Per Person
  • $50,000 3rd Party Liability Per Accident
  • $25,000 Uninsured Motorist Per Person
  • $50,000 Uninsured Motorist Per Accident
  • $5,000   Uninsured Motorist Property Damage (subject to a $200 Deductible)

Driving without required insurance coverage can result in your license being suspended.

Washington D.C. Drunk Driving Laws

Washington D.C. has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking.  Upon your FIRST conviction of a DUI or DWI, you will face the following penalties:

  • 90 days in jail
  • 6-month suspension of your driver license
  • A fine ranging between $300 and $1,000.

Further violations will result in even more severe penalties.

If you’ve been drinking, DO NOT DRIVE. It’s not worth it.

Washington D.C. Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

As of 2010, Washington, D.C. prohibits teen drivers from using a cell phone or electronic device while driving, unless they are "hands-free".

Washington D.C. Online Driver Education

Please visit the Washington, D.C. DMV website for complete information on required drivers education courses.

So you’ve taken your first step to become a new driver in Washington, D.C. Congratulations!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does CyberEdDriverEd.com accept all major credit cards?
Yes, we accept all major credit cards for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online drivers education course.
What is the fastest shipping method that you offer for receiving the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online drivers education certificate of completion?
We offer a Federal Express Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), and if you complete your online Washington,D.C. traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).  When you register for the online defensive driving course you will be asked to select your Washington,D.C. certificate of completion.  We also offer other Federal Express options, including Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), and Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day.
I want to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. internet drivers ed course, but I would need to pay by check. Is the website secure for 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 Washington,D.C. internet driver education course, including credit card and online check.
How much money will I need to pay for taking the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course for new drivers?
The cost of CyberEdDriverEd.com's Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course for new drivers is $30.00.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.
I would like to take the Washington,D.C. internet drivers education course. How old do I need to be?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   Please check with the Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Washington,D.C. Department of Education, or Washington,D.C. Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take Washington,D.C. 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 Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
I’d like to sign up for the Washington,D.C. CyberEdDriverEd.com internet drivers ed course. Is there a limit to the number of times that I can take the Washington,D.C. final exam if I do not do well the first time?
No.  Once you complete the Washington,D.C. drivers ed internet course, you must take a Washington,D.C. final exam.  If you don't pass the Washington,D.C. test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
After I pass the final exam of CyberEdDriverEd.com's Washington,D.C. internet drivers ed course, will my parents receive for any Washington,D.C. auto insurance discount?
It depends on which state you live in and which company you are insured with.  In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to teen-aged drivers who successfully complete an online Washington,D.C. drivers education course.  We recommend that you contact your insurance agent in Washington,D.C. to see what, if any, discount you may qualify for by enrolling in CyberEdDriverEd.com's Washington,D.C. online drivers education course.
Does the entire Washington,D.C. drivers ed course have to be taken on a single computer, or can multiple computers be used?
At CyberEdDriverEd.com we care about your convenience. You’re free to take the Washington,D.C. online driver education course from any computer you want, anywhere you want. If you want to take part of the Washington,D.C. Online driver ed course at school and part of the Washington,D.C. Learners permit course from home, that’s perfectly okay!  Any computer with internet access will work.
May I choose whether I take the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course in one sitting, or can I take frequent breaks throughout the Washington,D.C. internet drivers ed course?
Yes, it is your choice!  The CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course is designed to work around your schedule.
If I complete your Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course, how quickly can get my Washington,D.C. certificate of completion for the online course?
We recommend that you select a preferred shipping method at registration for the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course.  We do offer expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can receive your Washington,D.C. certificate in as little as 24 hours.
How many classroom hours can I really expect to receive once I start the Washington,D.C. online driver education 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 Washington,D.C. 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.
Is there a limit to how much time I have to request a refund on my Washington,D.C. online drivers' ed course?
It is too late to request a refund only if your Washington,D.C. certificate of completion has already been shipped. You may request a refund on your Washington,D.C. online learners permit course at any point prior to that, however. This is a better deal than what you get from our competitors, who will not allow refund requests after a certain point in the Washington,D.C. online driver education course.
Does the Washington,D.C. online driver education course on CyberEdDriverEd.com have any features to assist people like me who struggle to read large amounts of text?
Yes. CyberEdDriverEd.com offers a “Read Along” feature that reads the material aloud while you follow along with the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed class text. You can order this feature when you register for the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed class.
I need to take driver's ed as soon as possible. Is the Washington,D.C. CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers education program or new drivers program considered sufficient in Washington,D.C.?
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 Washington,D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
What are the steps I must take in order to take the Washington,D.C. learners permit test?
It varies from state to state, so what's required in Washington,D.C. may be different than what's required in the next state over.  Generally, you need to have your completion certificate showing that you passed a Washington,D.C. driver education course before the Washington,D.C. DMV will allow you to take your Washington,D.C. learner's permit exam.  However, it's probably a good idea to either call the Washington,D.C. DMV or visit their website to find out exactly what the prerequisites are in Washington,D.C. in order to be eligible for a Washington,D.C. learner's permit. 
How are the Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course quizzes structured for the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online driver education course?
There is a Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course chapter, and it consists of about five questions.
My older brother took the Washington,D.C. driver education course in a classroom setting. What are the advantages of taking the Washington,D.C. driver education course online? What advantages are there to taking the Washington,D.C. drivers ed course online instead of a classroom?
Here’s the difference: with Washington,D.C. online drivers ed at CyberEdDriverEd.com, you’re not stuck sitting in a classroom for hours listening to a teacher.  CyberEdDriverEd.com gives you the advantage of flexibility, allowing you to learn how you want, where you want and you they want!  If online driver education is not approved by your state, then you may be required to attend a Washington,D.C. driver ed class.  If that's the case, the Washington,D.C. driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com makes an excellent supplementary learning tool that will further enhance the things you learn in the classroom.
What forms of ID verification does the CyberEdDriverEd.com Washington,D.C. online drivers ed course require?
If we need you to verify your ID, it will probably take the form of personal questions we ask you during the registration process and at different points during the Washington,D.C. online driver education course. The majority of states do not require ID verification, however, and we’ll let you know if yours does.

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