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Licenses and permitsQuestion 3 of 229

A minor has a new instruction permit. When may the minor start to use it?

  1. As soon as the permit is printed
  2. After a parent signs a contract
  3. After 50 hours of practice
  4. After training starts and the instructor validates it
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Correct answer: After training starts and the instructor validates it

The minor waits until behind-the-wheel training starts. The instructor then validates 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