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What is the minimum age for a minor to get a driver's license?

  1. 16 years old
  2. 15 and a half years old
  3. 17 years old
  4. 18 years old
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Correct answer: 16 years old

A minor must be at least 16 years old to get the license.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026