California drivers?

Question

I am 15, and I thought you got your liscence at 16, but my mom read something that said you get it at 18. Anyone know the real age?

Answer 1

permit at 15 1/2 wait 6 months and 16 you can get your license

Answer 2

well i got my license at age 17 5 months ago because i was suppose to get mine at age 16 but all appointments were booked. i guess they already change the law i guess, well i'm glad i got mine.

actually i'm glad the law changed it to age 18 because there should be more responsible experienced drivers out there to not create accidents.

Answer 3

18

Answer 4

15 1/2 is when you can get your driving permit, after having that for six months you are able to get your license as long as you pass the driving and written test.

Answer 5

You can get a learner's permit at 15 1/2. If you complete classroom training and 50 hours of documented behind the wheel training, you can take the behind the wheel test at 16 and if you pass, receive your driver's license. There are restrictions on that license (the first year, you can only drive by yourself or you can have passengers as long as at least one is 25 or older. Full, unrestricted driving any time occurs when you are 18.

You can go to www.dmv.ca.gov and download the parent-teen driving guidebook. It explains the entire process and gives parents information on giving behind the wheel training to their teens.

There is a new law stating that teenagers under 18 cannot use a cell phone or messaging device at all, even with a hands free device.

Answer 6

As far as I know, no laws have changed.  The law should still be that you can get your permit at 15 and a half and then your driver's license at 16...that's how I did it.

Answer 7

I got my license on my 16th birthday.  You can get it when you are 16 if you have taken drivers ed. and driver's training.  When you have had your permit for six months then you can take the driver's test.

Answer 8

they had the law changed... I think it is 18... U can get your Permit but u cant drive until 18..> I think so.