Q&A for How to Get Your Driving Permit

Just take a breath and let it go. People can honk, scream, and shout all they want. Your test is more important, and it's not the end of the world if they have to wait another 10 seconds to make a turn.

Review the rules of the road and read through the manual for the car you'll be driving. Get a good night's sleep and wake up with a good breakfast. Make sure that you use the bathroom once you get to the DMV as well. You could end up waiting a while to be called up, and it'll be rough if you have to go in the middle of the exam.

The best thing you can do is lead by example. Maintain good habits on the road, especially when your child is in the car with you. Your child is going to pick up on what you do in the car, and you'll teach them plenty about driving before they're old enough to apply for a permit just by being a model driver.

You may have to acquire a provisional license in place of a learner's permit before you receive your full driver's license.

Some study materials, including your state's driver's handbook, a scheduled date and time and a lot of preparation!

In most cases, yes. A green card is also usually accepted as one form of valid identification.

Not necessarily, but you may be required to have another licensed driver present while logging the driving hours you need to get your license.

Look up drivers education schools near you. Sign up and take the classes, and you should be able to take the test when they believe you are ready.

It depends on your instructor. Some instructors cannot tolerate minor mistakes, whereas others won't care unless you break a law.

Your permit will be mailed to the address you provided on your application, or you can return to the DMV and pick it up there.

Not always. In most cases, the school would only be necessary as a proof of attendance. In some cases, it will also be required as a reference.

Visit the website of your local DMV. It will tell you the procedure for getting your permit.

In most cases, you should expect to take a driver's education course before going to get your permit. You may not technically have to, depending on where you live, but it's still a really good idea either way.

Help them study the materials provided by the DMV, including memorizing the relevant laws, identifying road signs and symbols and practicing safe driving techniques. Give them a chance to get into the driver's seat of a car and see how everything works. You'll also most likely need to help them by paying the application and testing fees and getting them to the DMV on time to take their written test.

You should refer to state laws, or ask your driving office about different ways to take the driving test there.

This varies from state to state; you'll have to check your state's DMV website for criteria.

Familiarize yourself with the unique requirements for the state of California and make sure you've met each of them.

Most states ask you to provide at least two forms of personal identification. They most commonly ask for a birth certificate, social security card, travel passport, green card or a valid form of photo ID.

The required minimum age to receive a leaner's permit in California is 15 years and 6 months. This age will differ state to state.

No, but you may need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the application process. And, of course, you'll need a ride.

It depends on where you live. Fees usually range between $15-$50, and there may be additional fees you'll be expected to pay. You might have to pay these fees every time you apply for a learner's permit.

The different forms of ID accepted will vary depending on the state you live in. Contact your local DMV headquarters to find out what forms of ID you should expect to present.

You need a certificate to identify your date of birth and past residency in (or out) of the United States. An example is a birth certificate. But you also will need another proof of identity while trying to receive your learners permit or drivers license.

The rules are constantly changing on computer testing, and it may be allowed where you live. Check the website of the DMV in your area to see if it's an option when testing for your permit.

Yes, you can. There are no school requirements for a driving permit/license.

You will be required to take it again, until you can pass it. If you take and pass the vision test while wearing glasses or contact lenses, you will be required to wear these at all times while driving.

Your hours, unfortunately, will not be counted unless there is a licensed adult that is or over the age of 25 with you. Ask family, friends, family of your friends, neighbors, etc. You'll find someone.

There are several companies that will give you a drivers ed course, for a fee. Contact your nearest DMV for some local suggestions.

A driving test will take about 20 to 30 minutes. It depends how many things they ask you to do also depends on which driver education service or testing service you're using.