How to get your learner permit or driver license in California?

Basic requirements for obtaining a drivers license or a learners permit in California

1. Minimum permit age: 15 and ½
2. Minimum holding period: 6 months (for applicants under 18)
3. Minimum license age: 16
4. Permit test: written test, taken at the DMV, 46 muliple-choice questions on road signs and traffic rules
5. License test: driving test, taken at the DMV
6. Supervised driving: minimum 40 hours during the day and 10 hours at night
7. Driver education: completion of a state-approved driver education course is required for every learner permit applicant who is under 17 and ½ years old.