Hi, i'm planning on taking classes this summer for my restricted so that next year for school i'll be 16 and ready to drive from and back to school on my own and I wanted to know a bit more on how it works to get a car.
I've been looking on Craigslist for cheap cars and i found a few in which i could save for and probably get by January ($1500).
Heres the question(s) i have:
If i decide to get this car for 1500 does that mean i paid it off and no longer have to make a payment every month or even if i pay 1500 will i still have to give a certain amount of money every month (not car insurance)?
If I am going to start driving next year (16 years old then) will i have to drive with a parent by my side to go from and back to school or do i get to drive alone from a certain time and if i do what is the exact time?

If you have any other things you'd like to include, PLEASE mention them!!
I'm kinda lost and i don't really want to ask my mother because she's stuck with the idea that i can't drive until i'm 18.

Thank you