How to Get a Driver’s License in California
Being able to drive is one of the most anticipated events in a teen’s life. Having the freedom to drive a car
by themselves is very appealing prospect for teens that are always in search of activities to prove their independence.
Here are the steps on how to get a driver’s license in the state of California:
Step 1: Driver’s Education
Before anyone could get a driver’s license having a driver’s education is a must. Driver’s education must be taught by a public or private high school, or by a state-licensed driver’s education school. The minimum requirements to complete a driver’s education course are 30 hours of classroom instruction and of course passing the course.
Step 2: Getting a Learner’s Permit
Acquiring a learner’s permit allows you to drive as long as you are supervised by an adult driver who is older than 25. You can apply for a learner’s permit at your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). You will need an original driver’s license application form (Form DL 44) signed by your parent or guardian.
On the day of your DMV appointment here are the things that you have to do:
• Provide your Social Security number.
• Turn in your DL 44.
• Have your thumbprint taken.
• Have your picture taken.
• Show your original birth certificate or a certified copy of the birth certificate. If you’re not a U.S.-born citizen, bring proof that you are a legal U.S. resident.
• Provide your full legal name.
• Have the proper proof-of-completion forms for driver education classes, which the instructor will give you.
• Pay the $27 application fee, which is good for one year (even if you have to retake the written test).
• Pass a vision exam.
• Pass the traffic laws and signs test (the written test). The written test is multiple choice. You must get at least 39 questions right out of 46. You can take the test three times if you don’t pass the first time, but you must wait seven days between tests.
Step 3: Driver’s Training
California requires drivers younger than 17 1/2 to complete a DMV-approved driver’s training course with a licensed instructor before taking the driving test. This course must offer at least six hours of behind-the wheel instruction (no more than two hours at a time).In addition, 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. The parent or guardian will then sign the back of your learner’s permit testifying that these hours were driven.
Step 4: Claiming your Driver’s license
After you have completed all four steps above and have held your learner’s permit for at least six months, you will be ready to apply for your provisional driver’s license then the driver’s license itself.
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