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One may think they have a provisional license until 18 ½. The law actually states that the provisions are dropped after 12 months or when a teen turns 18 years old, whichever comes first. That is one of the California driving laws for 18 year olds.

Permit rules if you are over 18 ? You do not need to take driver's education or driver's training, but you still need to drive with a permit for six months before you can apply for your license.

A: To put it simply, if you don't have a current, valid license, you're an unlicensed driver in California. DMV spokesman Nicholas Filipas said a driver's license is not valid if it has expired and a licensee has to renew it before the expiration date. There is no ?grace period? to renew.

Once you pass the driving test, DMV will issue you a temporary DL until you receive your new DL in the mail. The temporary DL is valid for 60 days. You will receive your DL via mail within 3-4 weeks. If you haven't received your new DL after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check the status.

For those over 18 years old If you fail your driving test, you can schedule a new appointment immediately - you do not have to wait two weeks between retakes. The California DMV charges $7 for every retake. You do have three chances to pass before you have to reapply for a driver license.

How to Apply for your Full (Adult) Driver's License 1Apply for the Instruction Permit. ... 2Fill out and submit a DL 44 Form. ... 3Pass a vision exam. ... 4Provide required documentation for regular or AB 60 licenses. ... 5Give a thumbprint and have your picture taken. ... 6Pass a knowledge test. ... 7Pay the $33 application fee.

You will receive your DL via mail within within three to four weeks. If you have not received your DL card after 60 days, visit Driver's License & ID Card Status. Your California DL Application and fee is valid for 12 months after you complete the online application.