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As already mentioned, not all states require supervised instruction before granting a driver’s license. My own recent Web search revealed that only one state—Oregon—requires the recommended 100 hours (50 if the teen has received driver’s ed.), and only 19 require 50 hours or more.

In other words, in the majority of states, there is no mandate that a young driver spend a reasonable amount of supervised time behind the wheel before attempting to obtain his or her license. Not surprising, almost all the states with the loosest licensing procedures have the highest crash rates for teens. Amazing to consider. All the more reason, then, to pursue a thorough instruction program of your own.

In addition, learner’s permit or not, it’s a good idea to obtain a driver’s manual from your state department of motor vehicles. Your teen should study it even before you both begin using the material in the next part of this book.