DRED LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

How do I get my license?

STEP 1: At the age of 15, students can go with a parent/guardian to the DLD to take the written test to get their permit. They must have their birth certificate, proof of residency, and social security card to take the test.

STEP 2: Students can sign up for Drivers Ed. Class after receiving their permits. Class times and guidelines are provided on this site.     HHS DRIVER EDUCATION YEARLY SCHEDULE

STEP 3: Students should be driving with their parent/guardian when they get their permit. They should obtain a minimum of 40 hours of driving, and 10 Hours, of those hours should be at night. Students have six months to get these hours done. Skills that need to be covered are parking, backing up, turning, signaling, driving on the freeway, etc.

STEP 4: Students are required to complete The Street Smarts instructional program.

STEP 5: Students drive with a driving instructor for a minimum of (5) hours and (6) observe time. Students should be scheduled with a driving instructor at least 30 days before their birthday, or six-month permit period, to complete their driving time.

STEP 6: Students will take the driving test with another instructor and must pass with an 80% or better.

Step 7: After passing the driving test, students will be able to get their license at the DLD. All forms of ID must be taken again, and the cost is $39.