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Speak Up! - View Question #17 |
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Question: I'll be 16 on October 20th. I got my permit on May 23...Do I have to wait until October 23 to get my Driver's License, or can I get it on my birthday
Answer: A new law went into effect on July 18, 2000 that applies to this situation. You must have an instructional permit (learner's permit) for at least five months before you can even apply for a Driver's License.
Not only do you have to wait 5 months after you get your permit, but while you have your permit you must complete an approved driver education program which includes behind-the-wheel practice, or have your Parent/guardian certify that you have completed 25 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 5 hours of nighttime driving.
So let's say you turn 16 and do not even have a permit yet. When you get your permit, you'll have to hold it for 5 months until you can apply for a Driver's license. Just because you're 16 does not mean you can skip the Permit stage under this new Arizona Law. Only when you turn 18 will you be able to apply for a driver's license without first holding a permit for 5 months and completing driver's training.
Read more about the Graduated Driver's License in the LawForKids.org Driver's License Law Section.
There is also a great deal of information on the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles.
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On 06/18/07
Adelin from AR said:
Ok, im taking my permit test tomorrow morning, my birthday is on August 7th, so if i past my test tomorrow do i still have to wait for 5-6 months to get my license or can i get it on the day of my 16th birthday?
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On 06/13/07
Nessa from GA said:
I got my permit May 5,2007 and i turn 16 on July 28, 2007 and ill be taking driver's ed. in the summer, When will i be able to get my Driver's Lisence?
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On 02/11/07
ANGELISE from FL said:
HEY, I'm 17 years old i will be 18 in 3 months and i have not yet gotten my permit. So i was trying to find out if when i turn 18 will i be allowed to get my license or do i have to have a permit first?
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On 01/05/07
jonny powell from PA said:
Can u get your permit at 15 1/2 years old?
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On 05/29/06
Heaether from FL said:
Ive had me permit for 10mno can i get my licenses early to get to and from work
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