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How to Get Your Drivers License

1. Drivers Education

This course consists of 30 hours of classroom training to help you learn the fundamentals of road rules and safety.

2. Learners Permit

After successfully completing your drivers education course, you'll need to take a learner's permit test at your local DMV office. Before you go, consider taking a couple online practice tests, and be sure to bring all of the following documents with you:

Proof of your true full name
Social security number
An acceptable document proving birthday and legal presence (ie. birth certificate)
Proof of drivers ed completion
Application fee

Your permit is not valid until you begin drivers training.

Learn more at DMV.org »

3. Drivers Training

Once you've successfully passed your permit test, here's what you'll need to do in order to be eligible for your driving test:

Practice at least 50 hours of driving (10 of which must be at night)
Complete your 6 hours of driver training
Hold your permit for 6 months from the date it was issued to you
Be at least 16 years old

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4. Drivers License

Now you're ready to take your driving test to receive your license. To schedule your test, call the DMV at (800) 777-0133, or schedule online.

Drivers License Restrictions

First Year - Daytime (allowed only to drive between the hours of 5:00am-11:00pm)

Cannot transport ANYONE as a passenger under the age of 20, unless accompanied by a CA licensed driver 25 years or older.
CAN drive alone.

First Year - Nighttime Restrictions: (11:00pm-5:00am)

Cannot drive during the hours of 11pm-5 am unless accompanied by a CA licensed driver 25 years or older.

Exceptions:

With a valid work permit you can legally get off of work at 12:30am, have a note signed and dated by your employer & drive straight home.
After a school sponsored activity, with a note signed by your principal, dean, coach, or advisor.