How to Obtain Your License

Stage One – Driver Education

• Enroll in Driver Education• Pass Driver Education with a score no

less than 60%• Upon completion of Driver Education,

your pink slip is issued. DO NOT LOSE THIS!

• At age 15 ½ you are eligible to take your permit test.

• BUT BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR TEST…..

Stage One – Permit Test Day• On the day of your test, bring the

following to DMV:–Birth Certificate (no copies)/Social Security Number–Pink Slip (DL 387)–Completed DL-44 registration form with parent/guardian’s signature–$33

Stage One- Test Day• Have your thumbprint and picture

taken• Pass an eye exam• Pass the traffic laws test–46 questions on the test, must

correctly answer at least 38 to pass.– If you do not pass, you have 3

chances to re-take the test. (over 12 months)–You must wait one week in

between tests.

Stage Two – Instructional Permit

• Complete six hours of professional behind the wheel training (permit is valid after first 2 hours!)

• Hold permit for at least six months

• Maintain a clean driving record

• 50 hours of practice with licensed adult age 25 or older– 10 hours but be at night

Stage Three – Provisional Drivers License

• Complete all requirements regarding permit

• Must be 16 years of age

• Provide proof of liability

• Parent/Guardian must verify 50 hours

• Pass behind the wheel test with score of at least 80

Stage Three –Provisional Drivers License

• For the first 12 months:– Cannot transport

passengers under the age of 20*

– Cannot drive between the hours of 11 p.m and 5 a.m*

– *Unless accompanied by a licensed adult 25 or older, have family need, medical emergency, court statement, or turn age 18.

– Maintain a clean driving record

Stage Three: Full License• After 12 months

or turn 18 years old

• Have no outstanding DMV or court order restrictions or probations.

• You do not need to return to DMV