Driver Education School A high-quality driver education program is one of the most important things we can provide a new teen . NorthStar Driving School

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A high-quality driver education program is one of the most important things we can provide a new teen .

You can be assured that you will receive quality instruction while you are here for the driving program. In conclusion of successful completion of this course, you must continue to practice your driving habits and procedures as learned through the course. Make the most of your time here and gain as much information and experience as possible.

Evaluation: You will be issued your COURSE COMPLETION CARD from this School on the day you successfully complete all 40 hours of this course. Plus, receive an 80% = B average on the Final State of Maine Examination to receive your Permit.

Visual acuity testing will be given at the 1st class. Please see your Optometrist if your vision is questionable.

Course length:

Mandatory 30 hr.. In-Class Sessions

Mandatory 10 hr. In-Vehicle Sessions.

4 to 5 week Course

NorthStar Driver Education program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction. It is designed to educate the student in the rules of the road, theories of risk management, learning basic maneuvers and creating safe habits. This will help to make them a safer driver in today's complicated driving environment.

The student and the fundamentals:

The 10 hours of car instruction, teaches the student the fundamentals of vehicle control, and handling a vehicle in various traffic situations. It is designed to make the student comfortable in the vehicle and ready to practice under parental supervision.

School location: 200 Duck Puddle Rd. Nobleboro, ME

School Address: P.O. Box # 226, Nobleboro, ME 04555

(207)563-8430

Class start dates are tentative.

Jan 01, 2018

August 2018 Class

Start Date 08/20/2018 Full

Aug 20, 2018

Oct. 2018 Class

Start Date 09/26/2018 Class is full

Sep 26, 2018

Nov. 2018 Class

Start Date 11/05/18 Class is full

Nov 05, 2018

2019 Jan. Class

Start date 01/07/19 Class is full

Jan 07, 2019

2019 March Class

Start Date 03/04/19 Class is full

Mar 04, 2019

April 2019 Class

Start Date 4/10/19 Spaces available

Apr 10, 2019

1. How many Teens are receiving their Permits in Maine each year?

Approx. 16,000 teens

2. How old do I need to be to start the NorthStar Driving Ed. Program?

You must be 15 years of age to enter a driver Education Program in the State of Maine.

3. How long does the Driver Education Course?

The Course runs tentative 4 to 5 weeks. Classes are, as a rule, Mon. & Tues. 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Summer Classes run Mon. Tues and Wed, 8:30 to 11:30 AM.

4. When can I send in for my Road Test?

If you are 15 years, you must hold your Permit until you turn 16 yrs. old. Plus log in 60 hr. of daylight driving and 10 hr. of night time driving with an operator that is at least 20 yrs. old and holds a consecutive 2 year license. You must also hold your permit for a total of 6 months.

5. What if I'm 17 yrs. old. When can I send in for my Road Test?

Ages between 16 and 21, you must hold your Permit for 6 months and log in your 70 hours of driving time with at least a 20 year old operator. Reminder: Your parent needs to be the one to sign the bottom of the Log Sheet before you send it in for the Road Test.

6. I washed my Permit by accident and it disintegrated.

Simple, just call BMV (207)624-9000 Ext. 52114 to receive a duplicate at an additional fee.

7. I can't find my Course Completion Card for taking the Driver Education. What do I need to do?

Again,,,, simply call BMV and they can issue a duplicate for you at a Charge.

8. Where can I get another BMV Driving Log Sheet?

You can go to this BMV Link to download more Log Sheets, http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/forms/drivinglog.pdf

I heard I can't have any of my friends in the car with me for awhile, is this true?

Yes, this restriction is in effect for 270 days when you receive your new (provisional) license. Drivers under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license may not carry passengers other than immediate family members unless accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a 2 year consecutive license, is at least 20 years of age, is occupying a seat beside the new driver and is licensed to operate the class vehicle operated by the new driver. Immediate family member means grandparents, parent, stepparent, spouse, child, brother or sister.

10. What is a "Provisional License" ?

When you pass your road test and issued your license from BMV. That license is called a provisional license. Meaning you can lose the new license within the next 2 years or when you turn 21 of age, whichever comes last. If you are convicted of any moving violation. The first moving violation offense is an administrative suspension of 30 days, (depending on the severity of the violation.)

11. Can I be a designated driver on my Permit?

No you cannot. The mature operator sitting next to you, if suspected of intoxication and found quilty in court will received an operating under the influence (OUI) conviction. And,,,,, your permit will be suspended for driving without a mature supervising adult of 20 years of age.

12. How long is the Permit good for?

2 years. If it expires you will need to sit for another Exam at any BMV Branch.

13. I've let my Permit expire. Do I need to log in my driving hours all over again?

13. No you do not as long as you have the original Log Sheet and it has all the required hours on it. However, You do need to go to the nearest BMV Branch and take the State of Maine Permit Examination again to renew your Permit.

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