driver license

Students must be at least 15 1/2 years of age to get a permit. If you are 15 1/2 - 17 1/2 years old, you must provide proof that you completed driver education.

• You must complete the Driver License or ID Card Application form (DL 44) with the DMV. 
• Have you parents or guardians sign the form.
• Pass the knowledge test.

The provisional permit is not valid until you start your behind the wheel driver training with a licensed instructor or reach 17 1/2 years of age.
If you are at least 17 1/2 years of age you may obtain your permit without completing driver education or driver training but you cannot get your driver license until you are 18 years old.
To get your provisional driver license you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have proof that you've completed driver education and driver training.
• Have held your permit for at least 6 months.
• Have parents or guardians sign your permit confirming that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving with them. 10 of which should be night driving.
• Pass the DMV behind the wheel driving test.