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Requirements & Restrictions. You need to be between 15 and 17 1/2 years of age to apply for a learner’s permit. Learn more about age requirements and restrictions. 2. The Exciting Journey Ahead. You’ll be driving in no time! Use these tips and checklists to prepare for your driver’s license journey. 3. Take Driver’s Training.
Instruction Permits. The first milestone on the road to getting your California driver’s license (DL) is to obtain your provisional instruction permit, sometimes called a “learner’s permit.”. This is for people who are learning to drive and working on the requirements to get a DL.
DL Requirements. To obtain a DL, you must: Be at least 16 years old. Have held your instruction permit (in California or another state) for at least 6 months. Provide proof of completion of driver education and driver training.
Driver's Ed is required for all California teens between 15 1/2 years old and 17 1/2 years old. You'll need to first complete a course before applying for your learner's permit. Your driver education course should: Consist of at least 25 hours of instruction.
Teenagers who are younger than 18, must complete the following licensing steps to get a full driver's license in California: Step one: Learner's permit. Step two: Provisional driver's license. Step three: Full license. Each licensing step has its own requirements and restrictions.
California allows teens who are 17 ½ to skip driving school and go straight to take the permit test. However, if teens take this option, they cannot get their license until the age of 18. These teens must also stick to the permit rules for 16 year olds until they’re 18.
Provisional driver licenses are given to people under 18 years old. If you are under 18 and at least 15 ½ you can apply for a provisional driver license. The first step to getting your license is to get your instruction permit.
