Driver Education

Ca. Driver LicenseWho must have one?

If you are a California resident and drive a motor vehicle on public roads

Who might not need one?Members of the Armed Forces driving US

government vehiclesPersons driving farming equipmentPersons driving legally off-road vehicles

Adults v. Minors

• Adults are legally defined as 18 years or older

• Minors are under the age of 18– Minors are legally bound to their parents or

guardians

License ClassClass C

• You may drive: • any normal passenger

vehicle • any house-car( RVs), 40

feet or less.• a vanpool vehicle,

designed to carry more than 10 but less than 15 persons

License ClassesClass B

• You may drive: - any bus (except a trailer bus) - any farm labor vehicle - all vehicles under Class C

Driver LicenseClass A

• You may drive any legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under Classes B and C.

Minors’ Permit Requirements

• Be at least 15 ½ (under 18)

• Complete the DL application

• Have a parent with you

• Pass traffic laws and road signs test

Before Going to the DMV

• Complete Driver Education

• Complete Driver Training

Minor’s Permit Restrictions

• Practice with licensed adult 25 yrs of age or older

• You CANNOT drive alone with a permit!

Minors’ License Requirements

• At least 16 yrs old

• Completion of Driver Education and Driver Training

• Held a Permit for six months

• Parents signature stating completion of 50 hours of training

• Pass the behind the wheel test

Minors’ License Restrictions

• During first 12 months– Cannot drive between 11pm – 5am– Cannot transport passengers

under 18 (without adult)

Legal Exceptions

• Signed Note:– Medical Necessity– School Events– Employment