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    For Teen Drivers

    Discover helpful tips and resources for new teen drivers about safety, training courses, license applications, and requirements to modify your license. 

      Get a Learner's Permit

      Driver Safety Tips for Teenagers

      • Always wear your seat belt.
      • Obey the speed limit. Going too fast gives you less time to react.
      • Use your turn signals so other drivers know what you are doing.
      • Don't drink and drive. Drinking under the age of 21 is illegal.
      • Focus on the driving task-the road and the conditions around you.
      • Don't use your cell phone while driving. This is a distraction that will take your attention away from driving.
      • Don't eat or drink while driving. These are also distractions.
      • Plan ahead. Know where you are going and get directions.
      • Leave early. Give yourself plenty of time to get there.

      Stay safe on the road with more teen driver safety tips. 

      License Applications and Modifications

      You can review resources about the required documents needed to renew or make changes to your license.

      Additional Resources

      Find more information for parents and teens with these helpful resources about teen drivers.

      Language Assistance Services (PDF)

      If you speak another language, the Department of Transportation offers language assistance services.

      Visit PA DOT.

      The Parent's Supervised Driving Program (PDF)

      For parents of teen drivers, here is a resource for you. This program is provided by Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation to teach parents how to train your teen drivers.

      Training tips for your teen driver.

      Pennsylvania’s Young Driver Law Fact Sheet (PDF)

      Explore everything you need to know about Pennsylvania’s Young Driver Law.

      Pennsylvania's Young Driver Law

      Training Courses

      Find the best driving training courses near you.

      Learn how to drive.

      Teen Driver Statistics

      See PennDOT's statistics about licensed drivers, ages 16 and 17, from 1999 to 2023​.

      License Types and Restrictions

      In PA, driver's licenses are issued specifically for the class and type of vehicle you operate.

      Information About Temporary Driver Licenses

      Learn more about temporary driver licenses, which are given in certain situation so that PennDOT may ensure the individual’s photo does not match another photograph in PennDOT’s database under a different name(s)

      Get the Teen Driver Registration Plate

      PennDOT offers an optional "Teen Driver" registration plate for parents and guardians.