Teenagers Permit info

STEPS TO OBTAIN A PROVISIONAL LICENSE

Be the right age: You must be at least 15.5 years old but under 18.�
Complete driver’s education: You must complete a driver’s education class or enroll in an integrated driver education/driver training program. DriversEd $9.75

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3. If you are at least 15 1/2 years old but under 18, you will need to apply for an instruction permit before you can hit the road. Here’s how it works:

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Be at least 15 ½ but under 18.
Have a Certificate of Completion/Enrollment of DriversEd $9.75
Complete the California Driver’s License or ID Card Application.
Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the application.
Visit a DMV office (schedule an appointment), where you will:
- Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (Federal Noncompliant/REAL ID/AB60)
- Pay the application fee.
- Pass a vision exam.
- Take a photo.
- Take the knowledge test(s). There are multiple choice questions based on the California Driver’s Handbook, (You must get at least 39 questions right out of 46. You will have three chances to take the test, but you must wait 7 days before taking the test again. If you fail the test all 3 times, you must start over by filling out a new DL44

Fill out an application: You must complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application (DL 44) form.�
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Have your parents or guardians sign: Your parents or guardians must sign the DL 44 form.�
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Provide required documents: You must provide an acceptable birth date/legal presence document or identity document.�
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Pass a vision test: You must pass a vision test.�
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Agree to drug and alcohol tests: You must agree to comply with requests for drug or alcohol tests.
Complete Forward Driving School 6 hours behind-the-wheel training.

3 lessons – 2 hours each ( 3 to 6 weeks separation in between classes recommended for practice with family members. Total need 50 hours)
After completing Forward Driving School 6 hours behind-the-wheel training student receive Certificate of 6 hours completion, Form DL400D

A provisional instruction permit does not let you drive alone not even to a DMV office to take a driving test.

Provisional Licensing (continue)
To obtain a provisional license you must:

Be at least 16 years old.
Have held the instruction permit for at least 6 months
Have your parent’s or guardian’s signature on your instruction permit verifying that you have completed 50 hours of driving practice, of which 10 hours must have been at night (refer to the Parent-Teen Training Guide�
Pass the behind-the-wheel driving test.
If you fail, you must wait two weeks before you can take the driving test again.
Give your thumb print.
Have your picture taken.

You will receive your Provisional License by mail in a few weeks.

In California, provisional driver’s license�include restrictions :�

Driving hours
For the first 12 months, drivers under 18 cannot drive between 11 PM and 5 AM.�
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Passenger transportation
Drivers under 18 cannot transport passengers under 20 without being accompanied by a licensed driver who is:�
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A parent or guardian�
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A California driver who is 25 years old or older�
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A certified driving instructor�
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Cell phone use
Drivers under 18 cannot use a cell phone while driving, even with a hands-free device, except in an emergency.�
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Underage drinking
California has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving.�
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Provisional licenses are given to people under 18 who have an instruction permit. The restrictions are in place because teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than drivers over 20.�

NOTE: Local laws may further restrict or prohibit driving during specified hours.

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