What is a provisional drivers license?
The state of Texas instituted a graduated driver’s license program in January 2002. It creates two phases of driving requirements for minors under age 18. Phase 1 requires that a minor under age 18 must hold their learner’s permit for six months before applying for provisional license. During the time the minor has the learner’s permit; they can only drive with an insured, licensed driver over the age of 21 in the front seat of the car. After the six months have passed and the minor has reached age 16, and they have completed a state approved driver education course, they can get a provisional license with restrictions. This is Phase II. These restrictions include: o Not having more than one passenger under the age 21 in the car who is not an immediate family member o Not operating a vehicle after midnight or before 5 a.m., unless driving is necessary for employment, school or a school-related activity or a medical emergency. o Cannot use a wireless communication device while driving,
