A Guide for Parents and Guardians of Teen Drivers …

1 A Guide for Parents and Guardians of Teen Drivers (Part of and supplemental to the Kansas Motor Vehicle Driver s License Act) Kansas Farm Permit Ages 14, 15 & 16 Must reside on a farm (parcel of land larger than 20 acres used in agricultural operations), or, be employed for compensation on a farm Written application of parent/ guardian required and/or employer Must pass vision, knowledge and driving examinations or have completed an approved Driver s Education course Instruction Permit Ages 14, 15 &16, duration 12 months If under age 16, written application of parent/ guardian required Must pass vision and knowledge examination, or completed an approved Driver s Education course Class C or M available Restricted License Minimum age 15 Written application of parent/ guardian Must have held photo instruction permit for at least one year and completed at least 25 hours of supervised driving Must have successfully completed an approved Driver Education course (not required if applying at age 16)

2 Class C or M available Must provide 50 hour affidavit of driving time prior to reaching 16 years of age to move to less restricted privileges Less Restricted Privileges Minimum age 16 but less than 17 Must have held photo instruction permit for one year Must pass vision, knowledge and driving examinations or completed an approved Driver s Education course Must have submitted 50 hour affidavit of driving time prior to age 16 or remain fully restricted for a period of 6 months from date of affidavit or age 17 whichever is first Full License Age 17 Must pass vision, knowledge and driving examination or completed an approved Driver s Education course Must provide 50 hour affidavit of driving time Miscellaneous Information With all Permits and Restricted Licenses- no wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or to summon emergency help KSA 8-291 Penalties apply to all teen Drivers subject to suspension or revocation as any other driver s license For more information on Graduated Driver s Licenses, go to: Must proved proof of identity and principal residence, go to: Teen Driving Experience Log Name_____ Date Daytime Hrs.

3 Nighttime Hrs. Total Hrs. I certify that my child has logged at least 50 hours of practice driving (10 or more of those hours at night) with a licensed driver 21 years of age or older. Parent or guardian Signature: _____ Date: _____ DE-IB101 (rev. 12/2009)