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Questions about Kentucky Drivers Ed Online (FAQs)

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  1. How do I get a Kentucky learners permit?
  2. Who is required to take the Kentucky Graduated Licensing Education course?
  3. How does I Drive Safely’s online drivers ed course work?
  4. Does your Kentucky online GDL course satisfy Kentucky requirements?
  5. What if I don’t pass the Kentucky online GDL course final exam?

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  • How do I get a Kentucky learners permit?
  • There are three phases to getting your drivers license in Kentucky, depending on your age. The first step is the learners permit. You may begin the process at age 16 by taking the written knowledge test and the vision test.

    • Online driving manuals are available on the Kentucky State Police website.  You’ll study this information to prepare for your test.
    • You must provide proof of identification: Social Security card, certified birth certificate, or an acceptable proof of residence.
    • If you are under 18 years old, you also must provide a compliance verification form issued by your school.

    Once you pass your permit test, you will be issued a permit. If you are under 21 years old, you must keep the permit for 180 days. If you are 21 and older, you only need to keep it for 30 days. During this period, you’ll be getting behind-the-wheel experience and taking the Kentucky Graduated License course.

    1. Who is required to take the Kentucky Graduated Licensing Education course?

    Anyone who received their permit under the age of 18 must complete the GLE (Graduated License Education) program before they can be eligible for the full unrestricted license. All permit holders under the age of 18 are automatically eligible to enroll in the GLP (Graduated Licensing Program) course. I Drive Safely’s Kentucky GDL (Graduated Drivers License) course is the only online option approved by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

    You can complete your Graduated Drivers License course at any point during your permit or intermediate license phase; however you will not be eligible for your full, unrestricted license until you have completed your GDL course.

    Kentucky Graduated License Program (GLP), Graduated License Education (GLE) and Graduated Drivers License (GDL) are different acronyms used to describe the same course.

    1. How does I Drive Safely’s online drivers ed course work?

    Our Kentucky online GDL program is a state-mandated 4 hours long. The information in our course is separated into 7 chapters, each covering a specific topic regarding driving in Kentucky. Once you’re done with each chapter, you’ll take a 10-question multiple-choice quiz. At the end of the course, you’ll be given a 30-question final exam. If you pass the final with a score of 80% or greater, you’ll complete the course.

    1. Does your Kentucky online GDL course satisfy Kentucky requirements?

    Yes. Our course is approved by the state of Kentucky and meets all the requirements needed to obtain your Intermediate license.

    1. What if I don’t pass the Kentucky online GDL course final exam?

    If you fail on the first try, you can retake it two more times, but after the third attempt, you will be required to repurchase and retake the entire course.

    Kentucky Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

    1. Where do I need to go to get my Kentucky learners permit?
    2. Do I need my parents’ permission to get my learners permit?
    3. How long must I have my Kentucky learners permit before I can get my license?
    4. What do I need to do to get my Kentucky intermediate drivers license?
    5. What do I need to do to get my full, unrestricted Kentucky drivers license?

    Kentucky Learners Permit and Drivers License Information

  • Where do I need to go to get my Kentucky learners permit?
  • You can go to any Kentucky Circuit Clerk office that acts as a license issuance location. Some offices do require that appointments be made in advance. 

    1. Do I need my parents’ permission to get my learners permit?

    If you’re a minor, your parents or legal guardian needs to sign your learners permit application; you also must provide a compliance verification form issued by your school.

    1. How long must I have my Kentucky learners permit before I can get my license?

    If you are under 21 years old, you must keep the permit for 180 days. If you are 21 and older, you only need to keep it for 30 days. During your learners permit phase, you’ll need to complete 60 hours of practice driving; 10 of these hours must be done at night.

    1. What do I need to do to get my Kentucky intermediate drivers license?

    Once you have held your permit for the appropriate time period (180 days for 21 and under, 30 days for 21 and over), you can do the following:

    • Apply for your intermediate license.
    • Take your driving skills test.

    Keep in mind that to make your appointment, you must contact your county’s Circuit Clerk’s Office.

    Driving Skills Test Requirements:

    • Drivers parent or guardian must verify the driver has completed their 60 hours of practice driving (10 of which were done at night).
    • Proper registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle used for the test.
    1. What do I need to do to get my full, unrestricted Kentucky drivers license?

    If you are under 21, you’ll need to have had your intermediate license for at least 180 days. (This is reduced to 30 days if you’re over 21.) You must bring a Graduated Licensing Eligibility letter with you when applying for the full unrestricted license. Remember that you will not be eligible for your full, unrestricted license until you have completed your GDL course.

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