Steps to Getting Your Driver License
If you are under 18 years old, you need to do the following:
1. Take the DMV approved Driver's Education Course, either online or in a classroom. After completing the course, you will be mailed the Certification of Completion. You'll need the Certification to get your provisional permit.
2. Apply for a provisional permit with the DMV. This includes paying a fee, taking a vision test and a written test. For complete details on requirements to get your permit, see the DMV website. The earliest you can apply for a provisional permit is 15 1/2. Your permit is valid for 12 months from the date of your initial application and will allow you to take behind the wheel training.
3. You'll need six hours of behind the wheel training with a licensed instructor. Sign up now to reserve a spot for our. Behind the Wheel Training and start once you have a valid permit. In addition, to the six hours of instruction, you have to practice driving an additional 50 hours with an adult over 25 years old who holds a valid CA driver license
(usually your parent or guardian) and 10 of those hours needs to be at night.
4. Once you are 16 years old, have had your permit at least 6 months, and completed the requirements above, you can take the behind the wheel test at the DMV to get your license. You have three chances to pass the behind the wheel test. If you do not pass, you must wait two weeks to take it again and pay an additional fee to the DMV.
After you pass the behind the wheel test, you'll be issued a provisional license. For the first year, or until you turn 18 within that year, you must be accompanied by a icensed driver over 25 to be able to:
- Drive passengers under the age of 20- Drive between 11 PM and 5 AM unless for commuting to a job
- Drive passengers under the age of 20- Drive between 11 PM and 5 AM unless for commuting to a job
What to Bring to the DMV for Behind the Wheel Test
1. Provisional Permit2. Certificate given to you by driving instructor (DL400)3. Car Insurance4. Car Registration5. California-licensed driver 25 years old or older