Chapter 1 · Lesson 11 of 21
Probationary driving hours
4 min read · Obtaining a New Credential
Explanation
For the first 180 days, driving is normally prohibited from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. After 180 days, a driver under 18 faces the manual’s weekday and weekend hour limits.
Exceptions cover lawful employment, a school-sanctioned activity, a religious event, and driving with a qualifying licensed adult age 25 or older or licensed spouse age 21 or older.
Example
An under-18 driver who has held the probationary license for more than 180 days may return from lawful employment during an otherwise restricted period.
Common mistake
Using the first-180-day 10 p.m.–5 a.m. rule as the later schedule for every driver under 18. The schedules differ.
What the manual says
For the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
You may drive during the periods described above if you are participating in, going to, or returning from:
Sources
- Manual p. 10
“For the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver's license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.”
- Manual p. 10
“Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m.”
- Manual p. 10
“Saturday and Sunday between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.”
- Manual p. 10
“A school-sanctioned activity”
Check your understanding
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