LEARNERS PERMIT

LEARNER’S PERMIT

Must be a minimum of fifteen (15) years of age

Must complete thirty (30) hours classroom instruction and eight (8) hours behind the wheel driving instruction

Must pass vision exam and know ledge exam with at least 80% accuracy

Must present proof that he or she has either received a diploma or is currently enrolled in a high school program Is authorized to drive only with a licensed adult at least twenty-one (21) years of age or sibling at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must maintain learner’s license for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days and cannot advance to intermediate stage until attainment of sixteenth (16) birthday.

Please by advised that no applicant shall upgrade to a Class “E” intermediate license unless a signed statement by the parent or legal guardian is provided to the Department of Motor Vehicles attesting that the applicant has a minimum of fifty (50) hours of behind the wheel driving experience with a licensed parent, guardian, or adult at least twenty-one (21) years of age with at least fifteen (15) of these hours being night time driving.