Before continuing, note that the DMV does not initiate any ...



Before continuing, note that the DMV does not initiate any exams after 4:30 p.m.

Requirements for Obtaining an Instructional Permit

To apply for a instructional permit you must be between 15 years and six months old and 18 years old.

Simply walk in to your neighborhood DMV, or save some time by making an appointment.

While at the DMV you will need to:

• Submit an original application form (DL 44) with your full name (no copies).

• Include your parent's or guardian's signature (assuming liability) on the application document.

• Provide a thumb print.

• Provide your social security number.

• Verify your date of birth or legal presence with sufficient documentation.

• Pay the fee.

• Pass a vision exam.

• Pass a traffic laws exam; the test includes 46 questions, and to pass you need to answer 39 correctly. If you cannot pass the test in 3 attempts you have to wait 7 days before another try. Check out 's practice tests, as well as the sample exams the CA DMV offers.

• During the six months that you must hold a learner's permit, you're required to practice driving for an additional 50 hours with a parent or guardian supervising you from the passenger seat, 10 of which must be at night.

Furthermore, if you are between 15 years and six months old and 17 years and six months old, you may apply for the instructional permit if you:

• Have completed a driver education and driver training program.

• Have completed driver education and are currently taking driver training.

• Are currently taking an approved combination driver education/driver training program.

You will have to show appropriate documentation.

Taking a Road Test

• Make a driving test appointment by calling (800) 777-0133, or going online.

• Provide proof of insurance for the car you're testing in (rental cars are not allowed).

• Make sure the vehicle you're testing in is in good working condition (functional seat belts, two license plates, two rear view mirrors, etc.).

• Leave pets at home.

Provisional License

After passing the road test you'll be given a provisional license. If you're younger than 18 years old this requires you to be accompanied by a parent, guardian, licensed driver 25 years old or older, or a licensed, certified driving instructor while:

• Driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the first 12 months or until you turn 18.

• Driving with any number of passengers younger than 20 years old, for the first 12 months or until you turn 18.

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