, is 15 years old for a learner’s permit and 16 years old for a driver’s license.
To apply for a learner’s permit at 15, they will have to enroll in a state-approved, behind-the-wheel driving course. Otherwise, they’ll have to wait until they’re 16. They’ll also need to pass a vision test and knowledge exam and, if under 18, get a signature from a financially responsible adult.
When your teen does get out on the road, it’s important to add them to your
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