How to Get Your California Learners Permit

Are you ready to hit the road, but wondering how to earn your first drivers license? It's not complicated. All it takes is a few steps—and it starts with getting your California learners permit (also called a provisional instruction permit). This will allow you to practice and hone your skills in preparation for the state driving test.Find out how to get a learner's permit in California.How to get a permit?California Driving Permit RequirementsAt what age can you get your permit in California?California teens can apply for a permit as early as 15½ years old—but first they must enroll in a 30-hour California drivers education course that has been approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Drivers education teaches important traffic rules and prepares you for the written DMV California permit test. At the end of the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion that proves you finished your drivers education.Everyone under 17½ must meet these requirements for adrivers permit...