California Driver License FAQs

California Driver License and Learner Permit FAQ

1. How old do I have to be to get a drivers license in California?
2. How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in California?
3. Do I have to take a driver education course?
4. Where can I take a driver education course?
5. Where can I practice a free DMV permit test?
6. How do I get a driver license if I am over 18 years old?
7. Do I have to apply for a California permit if I am over 18?
8. What questions are on the California permit test?
9. How many questions are on the California permit test?
10. What is a passing score for CA DMV learner permit test?

1.  How old do I have to be to get a drivers license in California?
   You must be at least 16 years of age in order to be eligible for the California driver license.

2.  How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in California?
   You must be at least 15 and ½ years of age in order to be eligible for the instructional permit in California.

3.  Do I have to take a driver education course?
   According to California laws, if you are under 17 and ½ years of age, you are required to complete a state-approved driver education course before you can be issued with the learner permit.

4.  Where can I take a driver education course?
   You may choose to take a driver education course at school (if your high school offers it), at a local driving school or you may want to take one of the online driver education programs.

5.  Where can I practice a free DMV permit test?
   You can take a free online DMV permit test at our website

6.  How do I get a driver license if I am over 18 years old?
   If you are over 18 years old and would like to apply for a California driver license, you are not required to take any driver education or driver training courses. You may schedule your appointment with the DMV, take your permit test and receive your learner permit. There is no minimum holding period for you so you can take a driving test and receive your driver license on the next day after receiving your permit. However, it is strongly advised that you take your time and practice driving before going for your driving test to achieve the driver's license.

7.  Do I have to apply for a California permit if I am over 18?
   Yes, you would still need to apply for a California permit before you can be issued with a California driver license. The only difference is that if you are over 18, you will not have to hold your learner permit for 6 months and you are not required to complete any driver education courses or driver training. All testing requirements remain the same. Take a free permit test to prepare for the test at the DMV.

8.  What questions are on the California permit test?
   The California permit test is divided into two sections. The first section of the California permit test contains questions on road signs. The second section of the California permit test contains questions on traffic regulations..

9.  How many questions are on the California permit test?
   The California permit test has 46 questions and you need to give at least 39 correct answers to pass the test.

10.  What is a passing score for CA DMV learner permit test?
    The passing score for CA permit test is 85%. You need to give at least 39 correct answers to 46 questions.