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P Completed driver education and driver training (DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238)

P Have been enrolled and participating in an approved integrated driver education/driver training program (DL400)

The hours required for driver education and driver-training classes are defined in Education Code 51851 and 51852.

If you are at least 17^1/2, you may obtain a permit without driver education or driver training. However to get a license, you must bring proof that you have completed driver education and driver training or wait until you are 18 years old.

If you want a permit to drive mopeds or motorcycles, you must be at least 15^1/2 and bring proof that you have completed driver education and driver training.

NOTE: The provisional instruction permit is not valid until you start behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor or reach age 171/2.

Instruction Permit Restrictions

(For Mopeds & Motorcycles)

You may use your provisional instruction permit to practice with a parent, guardian, licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor. The person must have a valid driver license in his/her possession and must sit close enough to take control of the vehicle at any time.
A provisional instruction permit does not
let you drive alone- not even to a DMV
office to take the driving test.

If you have an instruction permit that
allows you to drive mopeds or
motorcycles (or any 2-wheel vehicle),
you:

P Cannot carry passengers

P Must ride during daylight only

P Cannot ride on any freeway

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