Question about my permit?

Question

how long do i have to have my permit if i am already 16 years old before i can get my license??? (btw im in texas)

i know my friends ad to hold theirs for 6 months when tey were 15 but im already 16 and i have a permit??

Answer 1

Hi there,

In Texas, all new drivers under 18 must complete a drivers education course before they can be licensed. The state of Texas lets the parent teach the student with the right books and stuff. Teens may begin the program at 14, but will not be able to get a learner’s permit until the age of 15.

This requires all those under 18 to start out with a permit, only driving with a licensed adult (21 or older) in the car with them. Teens need to have this permit for six months or until they turn 16 before they can move on to a "teen" license.

The "teen" license lets teens drive without an adult, but not with more than one friend under 21 in the car with them. And they can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m. And as far as I know you can only drive with a passenger that is related to you in the first six months of receiveing your license.

After six months, you can drive at night and with friends, but your license will still be provisional. There are also some cases where you can drive during restricted times, such as if it's necessary to get to work or take care of a medical emergency.

All the answers you need are on the Texas DMV website...