“The first milestone on the road to getting your California driver’s license (DL) is to obtain your provisional instruction permit, sometimes called a “learner’s permit.” This is for people who are learning to drive and working on the requirements to get a DL.
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To apply for a California Instruction Permit (under age 18), you must:
- Be at least 15 ½ but under 18.
- Have a Certificate of Completion/Enrollment of Driver Education.
- Complete the California Driver’s License or ID Card Application.
- Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the application.
Visit a DMV office (schedule an appointment), where you will:
- Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (Federal Noncompliant/REAL ID/AB60)
- Pay the application fee.
- Pass a vision exam.
- Take a photo.
- Take the knowledge test(s). There are multiple choice questions based on the California Driver’s Handbook, and a passing score is 80%.
Please refer to Provisional Licensing for additional information; https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/instruction-permits/#:~:text=The%20first%20milestone,for%20additional%20information.
For additional support and resources in your journey to obtaining a California driver’s license, consider checking out CIS Driving School. They offer valuable assistance and guidance to help you become a confident and responsible driver.”