Driver Education Ca Driver License Who must have

Driver Education

Ca. Driver License ØWho must have one? ØIf you are a California resident and drive a motor vehicle on public roads ØWho might not need one? ØMembers of the Armed Forces driving US government vehicles ØPersons driving farming equipment ØPersons driving legally off-road vehicles

Adults v. Minors • Adults are legally defined as 18 years or older • Minors are under the age of 18 – Minors are legally bound to their parents or guardians

License Class C • You may drive: • any normal passenger vehicle • any house-car( RVs), 40 feet or less. • a vanpool vehicle, designed to carry more than 10 but less than 15 persons

License Classes Class B • You may drive: - any bus (except a trailer bus) - any farm labor vehicle - all vehicles under Class C

Driver License Class A • You may drive any legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under Classes B and C.

Minors’ Permit Requirements • • Be at least 15 ½ (under 18) Complete the DL application Have a parent with you Pass traffic laws and road signs test

Before Going to the DMV • Complete Driver Education • Complete Driver Training

Minor’s Permit Restrictions • Practice with licensed adult 25 yrs of age or older • You CANNOT drive alone with a permit!

Minors’ License Requirements • At least 16 yrs old • Completion of Driver Education and Driver Training • Held a Permit for six months • Parents signature stating completion of 50 hours of training • Pass the behind the wheel test

Minors’ License Restrictions • During first 12 months – Cannot drive between 11 pm – 5 am – Cannot transport passengers under 18 (without adult)

Legal Exceptions • Signed Note: – Medical Necessity – School Events – Employment