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Teenager

15 1/2 to 17 years old: Must take driver's education to get a learner's permit.
16 years old: Eligible for a provisional license (with the completion of driver's education).
17 1/2 years old: Allowed to apply for a provisional permit without taking driver's education.
18 years old and older: Allowed to apply for a license without getting a learner's permit
Verify your identity. You can use a birth certificate or passport, but you must provide your true full name if it's different than what's on the documents provided.
Submit 2 proof of California residency. Your parents will most likely need to provide the proper documents.
Complete the application, Form DL 44, with parent signatures. You can get this form at your local California DMV.
Complete drivers ED
Pay the $33 written test fee.
You have 3 chances to pass the written test.
If you fail the written test you will have to wait 1 week for a retest.