Russellville Kentucky Teen Driving Guide

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency, and school verification form. A guardian must also be present to sign the documents.

WHY: This test covers knowledge of Kentucky road signs and traffic laws. Your teen must also pass a vision exam.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Kentucky State Police location. Check if appointments are needed.

LOCATIONS AROUND THE RUSSELLVILLE AREA WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:

Practice Driving On Kentucky Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Kentucky learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Kentucky law requires 60 hours of supervised driving time with 10 of these hours being at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Kentucky to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor In Kentucky

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Kentucky learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Kentucky Driving instructor.

DURATION: Kentucky law requires 4 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY AREA:

Logan County High School

2200 Bowling Green Rd, Russellville, KY 42276

(270) 726-8454

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Russellville High School

1101 W 9th St, Russellville, KY 42276

(270) 726-8421

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Todd County Central High School

205 Airport Road, Elkton, KY 42220

(270) 265-2506

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Todd County Horizons High School

604 Elam Rd, Elkton, KY 42220

(270) 265-2436

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Franklin-Simpson High School

400 South College Street, Franklin, KY 42134

(270) 586-3273

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Life Safer Driving Academy

1725 Ashley Cir. Suite 117 A, Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 303-1687

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Bowling Green High School

1801 Rockingham Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 746-2300

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Greenwood High School

5065 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 842-3627

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Butler County High School

1852 S Main St, Morgantown, KY 42261

(270) 526-2204

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South Warren High School

8140 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

(270) 467-7500

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Take the Kentucky Driver's License Exam

WHEN: After your teen has turned 16, held their permit for 6 months, completed driver's education and met the required amount of supervised driving time, schedule to take the driver's license test.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring proof of identity, birth certificate, social security card, learner's permit, completed No Pass / No Drive form and the registration and proof of insurance for the vehicle you will use to take the test.

WHERE: Take the exam at a Kentucky State Police location. Make sure to schedule the exam in advance.

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Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Kentucky For Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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Russellville Kentucky Teen Driving Guide

What parents and teenagers need to know about the learn-to-drive process in Russellville, KY

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