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