How to Get a Driver’s Permit in Various States
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Colorado Permit
- Complete a state-approved driver’s ed program.
- Minimum age: 14 years old, maximum age: 16 years old.
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Texas Permit
- Provisional driver’s license available after 6 months of learning and 30 hours of driver training.
- Age of eligibility: 16 years old.
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Washington Permit
- Pass a knowledge test or enroll in a teen driver’s ed course.
- Eligible ages: 15 with driver’s education, 15 1⁄2 without.
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Florida Permit
- Permit test costs $24.95, requiring 40 correct answers out of 50.
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California Permit
- Learner’s permit age: 151⁄2.
- Knowledge test available online in 35 languages.
- Test criteria: 30 correct answers out of 36 questions.
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New York Permit
- Permit application and test available online.
- Minimum age for permit: 16 years old.
Permit Test Procedures
- Taking the Test Online
- Complete the process within 7 days.
- Create a NY.gov ID account.
- Confirm the permit type desired.
- Taking the Test at DMV
- Test requiring 14 correct answers out of 20.
- Online test not equivalent to a driving license.
- Preparation Tips
- Read the driver handbook and take practice tests.
- Bring necessary ID and application form to the test.
Learner Permit Requirements
- One of the crucial requirements is obtaining the full set of identification paperwork.