Graduated Driver License (GDL) Chart
Below is a chart showing how the new GDL will affect drivers between the ages of 15 and 18.
| License Type | Driving Privileges | Requirements With Driver Education * | Requirements Without Driver Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| No License | When: While receiving instruction from and accompanied by a certified driver education instructor |
• At least 15 years old • While receiving instruction from a certified instructor |
(Not eligible) |
| Learner Permit | When: While accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old | • At least 15 1/2 years old • Must be currently receiving instruction in or have completed driver education • Must have passed written driving exam • Must have passed vision exam |
• At least 16 years old • Must have passed written driving exam • Must have passed vision exam |
| Intermediate License | When: 5am to 10pm, unless for activities related to school, church, or work OR Any time if accompanied by licensed driver at least 21years old Passengers: 1 passenger OR Only people who live in driver's home OR Any passenger if accompanied by licensed driver at least 21years old |
• Must have a Learner Permit for at least 6 months • Must have had at least 50 hrs (10 hrs at night) of behind-the-wheel training from licensed driver at least 21 years old and licensed for at least 2 years • Must have no traffic convictions on driving record • Must have passed driving skills exam |
• Must have a Learner Permit for at least 6 months • Must have had at least 50 hrs (10 hrs at night) of behind-the-wheel training from licensed driver at least 21 years old and licensed for at least 2 years • Must have no traffic convictions on driving record • Must have passed driving skills exam |
| Unrestricted License | When: unrestricted Passengers: unrestricted |
• Must have an Intermediate License for at least 6 months • Must have no traffic convictions on driving record OR • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have passed all driving and vision exams |
• Must have an Intermediate License for at least 1 year • Must have no traffic convictions on driving record OR • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have passed all driving and vision exams |
* Driver Education means one of the following:
- A prescribed secondary school driver education course, as provided for in Sections 19-113 through 19-121 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes
- A driver education course, certified by the Department of Public Safety, from a parochial, private, or other nonpublic secondary school
- A commercial driver training course, as defined by Sections 801 through 808 of this title
- A parent-taught driver education course, certified by the Department of Public Safety
Last Modified on
Oct 26, 2020
