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How does online drivers ed work? |
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It’s simple. After you create an account (it takes less than a minute), you’re all set to start your Pennsylvania drivers ed course. You can pay right away or you can take up to 20% of the course before you make up your mind. Either way, you’ll be on the road to becoming a safer driver.
Your course is available to you online 24/7. That means you can log in and out whenever you want and from any computer that has Internet access! When you log back in, we’ll take you back to the exact place you left off. Doesn’t that sound better than spending your weekends in a classroom?
At the end of the course, there’ll be a final exam so you can measure how much you’ve learned. Don’t worry though—you can take it as many times as you need in order to pass. Once you pass the test, we’ll mail out your Certificate of Completion via First Class Mail within 1 business day. |
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Who must take Pennsylvania drivers education? |
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Drivers education is not mandatory in Pennsylvania. However, most teen drivers in PA take drivers education in order to learn the rules of the road before they get behind the wheel. But no matter how old you are, if you want to learn about driving in Pennsylvania and plan to obtain a Pennsylvania drivers license, you can take this course.
IMPORTANT: Drivers Education is REQUIRED in order to upgrade from a junior license to a senior license / unrestricted license before you are 18. Upon completion of this online course provided through DriversEd.com’s partnership with Henry & Joe’s Driving school, you will receive PennDOT form DL-59 which is necessary for upgrading to an unrestricted license.
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Does this course satisfy PA Department of Education requirements? |
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Yes. Our course is approved as the online partner of Henry and Joe’s Driving School. View the Approval Letter. |
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What is the difference between a junior license and a senior license (unrestricted license)? |
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If you are under 18 when you pass the driving skills test, you will be issued a junior license which has the following restrictions:
- You may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless you have in the car with you your spouse, guardian, or parent who is a licensed driver and at least 18 years of age. However, you may drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., if you are involved in public or charitable service, a member of a volunteer fire company, or employed during those hours. In these cases, you must carry a notarized affidavit or certificate of authorization from your employer, supervisor, or fire chief indicating your probable schedule of activities. This notarized affidavit should be kept with your drivers license.
- You may not carry more passengers than seat belts available in the vehicle you are driving.
- You will receive a mandatory 90-day suspension if you accumulate 6 or more points or are convicted of driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit.
A senior license / unrestricted license is a regular drivers license with none of the above restrictions. |
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What is the difference between drivers education and drivers training? |
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- Drivers Education: a course that teaches you the rules of the road, vehicle safety, and everything that you need to know before you get behind the wheel for the first time. It’s hard to believe, but in Pennsylvania drivers education is not mandatory. However, most PA teens do end up taking a drivers education course to better learn the rules of the road. Also, if you take an approved course like this one offered in partnership with Henry & Joe’s Driving School, you can upgrade from a junior license to an unrestricted license before you are 18.
- Drivers Training: the behind-the-wheel driving lessons that you take with a licensed driving instructor. Although there is no mandatory drivers training requirement in Pennsylvania, DriversEd.com strongly recommends that you take driving lessons with a licensed instructor. Also, in order to upgrade to a senior unrestricted license before you are 18 you must take 6 hours of drivers training. Find a local driving school here.
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What is the supervised driving period? |
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If you’re under 18, once you have your learners permit, you’ll will have to practice driving for at least 6 months before you apply for your Pennsylvania drivers license. During this time, you must practice driving for at least 50 hours (10 at night) under the supervision of a person who is 21 or older and who has held a drivers license for at least one year.
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Can I earn an auto insurance discount with this course? |
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For many insurance providers, a Certificate of Completion from our online drivers education course qualifies you for a discount on your auto insurance. However, because every driver’s situation is different, the only way to know for sure is to ask your insurance agent.
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How much does the course cost? |
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The cost for the Pennsylvania drivers education online course offered through Henry & Joe’s Driving School is $99.
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Can I try the Pennsylvania course before I pay? |
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Of course! You can take up to 20% of the course before you will need to make a payment in order to continue with the course. |
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How long will it take for me to finish the course? |
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This will vary depending on your individual pace. By Pennsylvania law, all drivers education courses must be at least 30 hours. The good news is that with DriversEd.com and Henry & Joe’s Driving School, you can always go at your pace and log in and out at your convenience. Think how fast time can fly if you do 20 minutes here and there!
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Can I take the final exam online too? |
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Yes! In the past, Pennsylvania required students to take the final exam in person. Now with this course, you can take both the course and the final exam online. |
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How do I access the 50 free practice permit tests? |
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After you pay for the course, your free practice permit tests will be accessible in your account.
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When will I receive my Certificate of Completion? |
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After you complete the DriversEd.com course provided in partnership with Henry & Joe’s Driving School, we will mail your Certificate of Completion free of charge and within 2-3 business days of your course completion. All certificates are mailed via First Class Mail. According to USPS.com, First Class Mail takes on average 2-3 business days depending on your location.
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How do I get a duplicate copy of my Certificate of Completion? |
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If you lose your certificate, you can request a duplicate by calling us at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886).
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Will I need to take drivers training after I take this course? |
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If you are taking this course in order to upgrade from a junior restricted license to a senior license, then you will have to take 6 hours of drivers training (behind-the-wheel instruction). After you complete our course, sign up with an approved driving school.
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Will I need to take a high school drivers ed class in addition this course? |
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No. This course gives you everything you need to complete drivers education.
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What’s included in the DriversEd.com course fee? |
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The $99 course fee covers the cost of your online drivers education course as well as your PennDOT-recognized Certificate of Completion sent to you by First Class Mail. |
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How do I pay for the course? |
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Once you create an account, you can pay online using VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal. You can also pay by credit card over the phone by calling our customer service at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886).
Please note that prepaid debit/gift cards issued by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, etc. cannot be used online. Please call us, and we'll be happy to process your payment.
If you would like to pay by check or money order, please mail your payment and along with your username to:
DriversEd.com (Attn: Billing Dept)
P.O. Box 238
Oakland CA 94604-0238 |
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Is it safe to use my credit card online? |
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DriversEd.com always uses the latest in security technology to protect your Internet transactions. And to ensure your privacy, your credit card number is never kept on file. |
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What is the refund policy for the Pennsylvania drivers education course? |
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While we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the Pennsylvania DriversEd.com program, if for some reason you would like a refund, you can request one, subject to the refund policy set forth below.
DriversEd.com will issue a full tuition refund:
- If you have not completed the online program and a Certificate of Completion has not been issued.
DriversEd.com will not issue refunds:
- If the online program has been completed and a Certificate of Completion has been issued and mailed out.
To request a refund, please contact us toll free at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886). |
| Still Have Questions? Call us at 1-888-651-AUTO (2886) or contact our 24-hour online chat support. |
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