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The idea of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws began to gain
popularity in the United States in the mid-1990s as a means to protect
young novice drivers by phasing them into the wonderful world of driving
independence as they gainmore experience andmaturity over time.
While not the perfect solution to the problem of reducing teen driving
fatalities, these regulations have resulted in a substantial improvement.
In 1995, before GDL laws started to widely take effect around the
country, nearly 3,000 new drivers aged 16 and 17 were involved in fatal
crashes. By 2010, most states had enacted GDL laws, and the fatality
rate had been reduced by about 57%.
In Pennsylvania, young drivers must go through a three-phase process
to ultimately obtain a full and unrestricted driver’s license: learner’s
permit, junior license, senior license.
Learner’s Permit
New drivers may apply for a learner’s permit at age 16 by visiting any
state driver’s license center with a parent or legal guardian. Once there,
they will be asked to show their social security card and birth certificate,
submit a signed medical qualification certificate and pass both a vision
and written knowledge test. Learner’s permits are valid for up to one
year from the date of issuance.
With a permit, teens may drive under the supervision of a responsible,
licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. Between the hours of
11 p.m. and 5 a.m., they may only drive under the supervision of a
licensed parent or guardian.
Junior License
When the student driver reaches the age of 16 years and 6 months,
they may be eligible to obtain a junior license. To do so, they must have
held their permit for at least 6 months, and they must have completed
a minimum of 65 hours of supervised practice driving. Of this 65 hours,
10 hours must have been done at night, and 5 hours must have been
done during inclement weather.
After these conditions have been met, the teen must then set up an
DARE to PREPARE DRIVER EDUCATION EVENT
Learn what you and your teen need to know to prepare for driving in Pennsylvania. This
is a pre-permit program for parents and teens that provides critical information teens
need to know before they get behind the wheel.
The Presentation Covers: State requirements for obtaining a permit & driver's license • Graduated Driver
Licensing (GDL) Components • Parent's role & responsibility • Statistics on teen driving • Sample parent-
teen agreement • Practical steps on teaching teens to drive
Date: March 12, 2014 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: AAA Central Penn, 804 Estelle Drive, Lancaster, PA
Driving School - 30-hour Classroom Sessions
804 Estelle Drive, Lancaster, PA
Tuesdays & Thursdays • January 14 - March 4 & March 25 - May 13 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Behind-the-Wheel Lessons • Six one-hour lessons can be flexibly scheduled in Lancaster area.
For more information on classes or Behind-the-Wheel Lessons in the Lancaster area:
Visit AAA.com, call 717-898-6900/1-800-723-7021 or email: drivingschool@aaacp.com
AAA Driving School graduates of the six one-hour lessons in car receive a one-year
AAA membership - FREE!
Mature Operator Safe Driving Courses
To register for class call 1-800-732-7021(in Lancaster call 717-898-6900), visit AAA.com/drivingschool
(click on `Mature Operators') or visit your local AAA Central Penn office.
Tuition: (Please note: Advanced payment is required to secure a space)
4-hour refresher* (1 day) or 8-hour class (2 days)
$18 Member; $35 Non-Member • $21 Member; $41 Non-Member
$28 Couple (both members); $31 Couple (both members)
*Must have completed the 8-hour class in the last 3 years or 4-hour refresher in the last three years.
Locations and Times: Please indicate preferred course location when registering.
HARRISBURG
AAA Central Penn
2301 Paxton Church Road
Two-day class
January 27 & 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 25 & 26 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
One-day class
February 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
March 13 9:00 a.m. -1 :00 p.m.
April 23 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
May 5 5:30 pm - 9:30 p.m.
May 20 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
HUMMELSTOWN
AAA Central Penn
1142 Mae St.
Two-day class
March 17 & 24 – 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
One-day class
May 19 – 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
LANCASTER
AAA Central Penn
804 Estelle Dr.
Two-day class
March 3 & 10 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
May 22 & 23 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
June 9 & 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free event - open to the public
Reserve your seats: 717-898-6900 x2239
Be sure to bring your teenage daughter or son.
One-day classes
January 15 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
February 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
February 26 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
March 26 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
April 17 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
May 9 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 12 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 23 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
LEBANON
Juniper Village (@ Lebanon Community Center)
1125 Birch Road
Two-day class
April 9 & 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
One-day class
May 1 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
June 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CAMP HILL
AAA CENTRAL PENN
4680 EAST TRINDLE ROAD
Two-day class
April 2 & 3 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
One-day class
June 19 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Understanding Teen Driver
Licensing In Pennsylvania
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