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Get Your Special Learner’s PermitOffered in many high schools (check with your school district); or Enroll with a licensed driving school. You should be able to complete form BA-412D and present your documents at the driving school. When you are ready, you will be able to schedule your knowledge test. |
Take Your Knowledge TestYou will take your knowledge test at the school. IF YOU FAIL, you can re-test in 7 days. |
Behind-the-Wheel InstructionComplete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle with a licensed driving instructor. The driving school, student, or parent/guardian must complete the student permit at a motor vehicle agency that offers driver testing. Once completed, the MVC agency will validate for practice driving. |
Practice driving.Make an appointment for your road test for 6 months after you pass your knowledge test. NOTE: You cannot get your license until you are 17 years of age. |
Take Your Road Test.IF YOU FAIL, you can re-test in 14 days. |
Get your Probationary Driver’s License.You can either get your Probationary Driver’s License at the location of your road test (if available), or at any Licensing Center with your stamped permit and your documents – no appointment necessary. |
Practice driving on your own.Practice unsupervised driving for 1 year; when you have 1 year of practice driving, and when you turn 18 years old, you should upgrade your probationary license to a basic license online. If you don’t upgrade within 3.5 years, you must make an appointment at a Licensing Center to renew your probationary license. Supervised driving:
Unsupervised driving:
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