question about California DL

[Imski 9]

I am currently 19, is their any process that i get to skip since i am over 18? For exmaple do i have to take drivers ed? what is the process to getting a license from the very start?

please and thank you

[Jinpin3 8]

If you never had a license they will require you to take drivers ed

[Imski 9]

even if im older than 18? somoene told me i didnt have to take drivers ed

[Martha 15]

you just have to get your permit first...you dont need classes just study for the test. and have someone teach you. well you need to get a california driver handbook and read it all, it tells you about what u need to do and have.

[pswa83 302]

in CA, you do not have to take a drivers ed class in order to get your permit if you are over 18.

the best way to do it is, make an appointment online for the DMV. study the handbook front to back. most of the questions are common sense but study nonetheless. the day of your appointment, arrive about 10 to 15 mins early so that you can fill out the form before you get in line. once you're in line, they will take your application. give them your EAD and SSN when they ask for it. they will give you the test and point you to an another where you can take the test.

once you're done, they will grade it right there and then. if you pass, then you will get your permit. even though you're over 18, having a permit DOES NOT mean that you can drive alone. you will need to have somone who has a DL and over 25 in the car with you when you drive. and yes, it says that in the handbook.

you will also need to take a vision test. it's simple and basically the same as at the eye doctor. if you wear glasses normally then they will ask you to take the vision test without your glasses first and then with your glasses. if they determine that you need your glasses while you drive, your permit and DL will state say. and yes, if a cop pulls you over and you are not wearing your glasses, they can give you a ticket for that. most times, they will give you a warning, if they say something about it.

[Rawf 336]

in CA, you do not have to take a drivers ed class in order to get your permit if you are over 18.

the best way to do it is, make an appointment online for the DMV. study the handbook front to back. most of the questions are common sense but study nonetheless. the day of your appointment, arrive about 10 to 15 mins early so that you can fill out the form before you get in line. once you're in line, they will take your application. give them your EAD and SSN when they ask for it. they will give you the test and point you to an another where you can take the test.

once you're done, they will grade it right there and then. if you pass, then you will get your permit. even though you're over 18, having a permit DOES NOT mean that you can drive alone. you will need to have somone who has a DL and over 25 in the car with you when you drive. and yes, it says that in the handbook.

you will also need to take a vision test. it's simple and basically the same as at the eye doctor. if you wear glasses normally then they will ask you to take the vision test without your glasses first and then with your glasses. if they determine that you need your glasses while you drive, your permit and DL will state say. and yes, if a cop pulls you over and you are not wearing your glasses, they can give you a ticket for that. most times, they will give you a warning, if they say something about it.

What about contact lenses? People rarely ask if they don't know you're wearing contacts.

[pswa83 302]

this should explain more about it. the lady asked me because i was wearing my glasses and not contacts. cant stand touching my eye ball....lol but yeah, my DL says that i have to wear my glasses

[SaraMaravilla 11]

So I have a question if I am 20 do I just get my drivers license or can I also get california I'd? Sorry I have no clue lol

[Heisenberg2 34]

So I have a question if I am 20 do I just get my drivers license or can I also get california I'd? Sorry I have no clue lol

You could apply for both I believe

[JoseG 383]

Yes, you can apply for both the ID and DL at the same time. It's a good idea to do that so that you have an ID in the mean time while you have your driving permit.

[SaraMaravilla 11]

Thank you sounds great !!

[silvazquez27 18]

in CA, you do not have to take a drivers ed class in order to get your permit if you are over 18.

the best way to do it is, make an appointment online for the DMV. study the handbook front to back. most of the questions are common sense but study nonetheless. the day of your appointment, arrive about 10 to 15 mins early so that you can fill out the form before you get in line. once you're in line, they will take your application. give them your EAD and SSN when they ask for it. they will give you the test and point you to an another where you can take the test.

once you're done, they will grade it right there and then. if you pass, then you will get your permit. even though you're over 18, having a permit DOES NOT mean that you can drive alone. you will need to have somone who has a DL and over 25 in the car with you when you drive. and yes, it says that in the handbook.

you will also need to take a vision test. it's simple and basically the same as at the eye doctor. if you wear glasses normally then they will ask you to take the vision test without your glasses first and then with your glasses. if they determine that you need your glasses while you drive, your permit and DL will state say. and yes, if a cop pulls you over and you are not wearing your glasses, they can give you a ticket for that. most times, they will give you a warning, if they say something about it.

Thanks! Very informative.