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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.
To decrease motor vehicle collisions involving teens, a special “provisional” driver license (DL) and instruction permit are issued to minors. A minor is a person under 18 years old. To obtain a provisional instruction permit, you must: Be at least 15 1/2 but under 18 years old.
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.
Information for California teen drivers who are applying for a learner's permit and driver's license in CA—learn all the DMV's requirements.
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.
Adulthood Responsibilities. Teens need to learn driving laws as part of the driving school process. Everyone, at every age, with a license of any kind must follow the law. A provisional license adds restrictions like no driving after 11 pm or before 5 am.
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.
