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PROVISIONAL INSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
(Text taken from the DMV website)
To obtain a provisional instruction permit you must be at least
151/2 but under 18 years of age and:
- Fill out the DMV application form (DL 44).
- Obtain your parents’ or guardians’ signatures on the application form.
- Present an acceptable
birth date/legal presence document. Refer to the California Driver Handbook for
additional information.
- Provide your social security number.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Pass an eye exam.
- Have your picture taken.
- Give a thumb print.
- Pass a law test.
- If you incorrectly answer nine or more questions (46 total questions) on the
law test, you must wait one week before taking it again.
- Hold your permit for a minimum of 6 months before you apply for a license.
If you are between 151/2 and 171/2 you must provide proof that
you:
- Completed driver education (DL 387 or OL 237) and are taking driver training
(DL 392 or OL 392). Your driving instructor will give you the forms to show
proof of completion.
- Completed driver education and driver training (DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL
237, or OL 238).
- Are enrolled and participating in an approved integrated driver
education/driver training program (DL 400).
The hours required for driver education and driver training
classes are defined in Education Code §§51851 and 51852.
If you are at least 17 1/2, you may obtain a
permit without driver education or driver training. However to get a license,
you must bring proof that you have completed driver education and driver
training or wait until you are 18 years old.
If you want a permit to drive mopeds or motorcycles, you must
be at least 151/2 and bring proof that you have completed driver education and
driver training.
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NOTE: The provisional instruction permit is not valid
until you start your behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor or
reach age 17 1/2.
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