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DMV Info

California Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learning Permit 15 years, 6 months
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months
  • Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours, including 10 at night. The supervising licensed driver must be at least 25 years old.
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised driving rules Licensed minor may not drive from 11pm to 5am unless supervised by a 25 year-old driver, for the first 12 months of having a license
  • Passenger rules Licensed minors may not carry anyone under 20 years old unless supervised by a 25 year-old driver, for the first 12 months
  • Other Students enrolled in driver education may drive while supervised by a certified driving instructor. Driver education is required for applicants under 18.

How to get your California Driver License step-by-step:

  • Enroll in our online driver education course. Obtain driver education certificate of completion (OL237). Enroll in a behind the wheel driving school. They will give you a certificate of enrollment, which you will need to bring to the DMV along with your certificate of completion from our driver education course in order to take your permit test.
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam by ordering the Exam Prep practice tests. Exam Prep contains hundreds of simulated DMV written exam questions to help prepare you for the DMV written exam.
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time).
  • Bring your certificate of completion (OL237) from our online driver education course along with your certificate of enrollment from the driving school of your choice to the DMV. Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit. Order the drivers ed DVD to supplement your driving course, and to learn important step-by-step driving tips.
  • Take the Driving Exam at the DMV, and get your driver's license!