Hi there,
According to the California Driver's Handbook, issued by the
California Department of Motor Vehicles, you may obtain your learner's
permit without prior driver's ed training at the age of 17 1/2.
However, you may not obtain your driver's license until you either
complete driver's ed (and submit the proper forms) or reach your 18th
birthday.
After you've had your learner's permit for 6 months, you may apply for
a provisional license, but certain restrictions apply.
There are no special privileges afforded minors at the age of 17 1/2 -
California licensing requirements appear quite strict.
"To get a permit you must:
* Be at least 15, but under 18 years of age.
* Submit a completed DMV application form (DL 44). Signing this
form means you agree to submit to a chemical test to determine the
alcohol or drug content of your blood when required by a peace
officer. If you refuse to sign this statement, you will not get a
permit or license.
* Provide your true full name
* Have your parents' or guardians' signatures on the application
form.
* Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document.
[...]
- If you are at least 17 1/2, you may obtain a permit without driver
education or driver training. However, you must bring in the forms to
show you have completed driver education and driver training (DL 387,
DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238) or wait until you are 18 to get a
license."
Minor's Provisional Permit Requirements
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs09thru12.htm#minorpermitrequirements
For a provisional license:
"You must:
* Be at least 16 years old.
* Prove that you have finished both driver education and driver
training (DMV form DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238).
* Have had an instruction permit for at least 6 months.
* Provide a parent's signature on your instruction permit stating
you have completed all the driving practice outlined in the
Parent-Teen Training Aide. (Certain other persons may sign.) This
booklet is available at your local DMV field office.
* Complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours must
be completed at night). Your parents must certify to this training.
* Pass the behind-the-wheel driving test. If you fail the test,
you must wait two weeks before you are tested again. You have up to
three chances to pass the driving test while your permit is valid.
Starting July 1, 2003, if you fail the driving test, you must pay a $5
retest fee.
You may drive alone with your provisional license, as long as you do
not been accidents or traffic violations. The following restrictions
apply after you are licensed:
* During the first six months, you must be accompanied by your
parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a
licensed or certified driving instructor if you drive between the
hours of midnight and 5:00 am or if you transport people under 20
years of age.
* During the second six months, you must be accompanied by a
driver 25 years of age or older if you drive between the hours of
midnight and 5:00 am. However, you may transport passengers under age
20 without supervision between the hours of 5:00 am and midnight.
Provisional License Restriction Exceptions
These exceptions are granted when reasonable transportation is not
available and it is necessary for the minor to drive. A note is
required explaining the necessity and the date the driving necessity
will end.
* Medical necessity. The note must be signed by your physician.
* School or school-authorized activity. The note must be signed by
your school principal, dean, or his or her designee.
* Employment necessity. The note must be signed by your employer
and verify employment.
* Immediate need of family member. The note must be signed by your
parent or legal guardian.
* Emancipated minor. No documentation is needed. However, you must
have already declared yourself emancipated and provided Proof of
Financial Responsibility (SR 1P) in lieu of your guarantors'
signatures."
Minors' Provisional License Requirements
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs09thru12.htm#minorpermitrequirements
Hope this helps!
--Missy
Search terms: [ DMV California ] |
