The Process of Getting Driver’s License For Teens
Teenagers reaching 16 can celebrate an important milestone: when they earn their driver’s license. No longer reliant on others for transportation, the world opens up before them more easily than before – however the process can be daunting for teens unfamiliar with how to attain CA licenses; therefore this article is written to assist teens understand this journey to becoming licensed drivers in California.
First step of obtaining a learner’s permit. Teens must meet age and citizenship requirements as well as submit supporting documents such as proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), signed Form DL 44 and letter from parent/guardian verifying legal residency within California.
Once they obtain their learner’s permit, teens must complete 50 hours of driving practice with an adult over 25. At least 10 of those hours must occur at night; to accomplish this goal they may enroll in driver ed classes through their school or take courses offered privately that include both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
Without comprehensive federal immigration reform, states with sizable immigrant populations have taken it upon themselves to pass laws in favor or against undocumented immigrants obtaining driving privileges. This map depicts which states have passed laws favoring such privileges, passed bills but yet to enact them, or banned such licenses altogether.