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Licenses and permitsQuestion 2 of 229

What is the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit if you are under 18?

  1. 14 years old
  2. 16 years old
  3. 15 and a half years old
  4. 15 years old
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Correct answer: 15 and a half years old

A minor must be at least 15½ years old to apply for the permit.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 2. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License: Applying For An Instruction Permit, page 3

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026