Minor’s Driver License Requirements
A minor is a person under 18 years old. Minors must have their applications (for a DL or any change of DL class) signed by their parent(s).
• Be at least 15½ years old.• Complete the Driver License & ID Card Application (DL 44/eDL 44) form.• Pass the written test so you can receive a provisional permit. • The provisional permit is not valid until you start your behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor or reach
17½ years old. • Prove that you have completed 6 hours of behind the wheel with a driving instructor to obtain DL400 certificate. • Have had a California instruction permit for at least 6 months, plus 40 hours driving with someone 25 years or
older.
Minor’s Permit Restrictions
- Your permit is not valid until you begin your first lesson with a driving instructor; your instructor will sign the permit.
- You must practice with a licensed California driver: parent, guardian, driving instructor, spouse, or adult 25 years old or older. The person must sit close enough to you to take control of the vehicle at any time.
- A provisional permit does not allow you to drive alone at any time, not even to a DMV field office to take a driving test.
- Once you have your provisional DL, you may drive alone, as long as you do not have any collisions or traffic violations on your driving record.
- During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and cannot transport passengers under 20 years old, unless accompanied by a California-licensed parent or guardian, a California-licensed driver 25 years old or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor.
- Your permit is not valid until you begin your first lesson with a driving instructor; your instructor will sign the permitr a duplicate DL without the word “provisional.”
What to bring to DMV
Road 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
For additional information please visit DMV.ca.gov
For additional information please visit DMV.ca.gov