First Driver’sLicense

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Ready to hit the road?
There are numerous requirements for youth
under 18 to receive a driver’s license. This
brochure explains what you need to do to
become a first-time driver.
Idaho youth can participate in a driver’s training
program at age 14 ½ and receive a restricted
driver’s license at age 15.

14½
Age required
to receivea restricted
driver’s license.

Age required toparticipate in adriver’s training
program.

15

Idaho Transportation Department
Division of Motor VehiclesPhone: 208-584-4343
Email: dlmail@itd.idaho.gov
Website: dmv.idaho.gov
Correspondence
Idaho Transportation Department
Attn: Driver’s Licenses
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129

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Ready for your first Driver’s License?
A guide for youth under age 18.

Where do Ibegin?

APPLICANTS UNDER 18

If you are under 18 years old,you must:

APPLICANTS UNDER 17

If you are under 17 years old, you mustalso do the following:

Pass your tests. Complete and pass
• Provide acceptable proof of enrollment
and attendance at or graduation froma recognized high school or equivalent
program. Your attendance or graduation
can be verified by providing one of thefollowing:º Verification of compliance form from arecognized high school or equivalent
programº High school diplomaº High school equivalency• Have a parent or legal guardianaccompany you to your county Sheriff’s
DMV office and sign a consent form. The
signer assumes legal responsibility foryour actions.

208-584-4343• Complete and proof of an approved driver’s
training program.
• Complete the requirements of theGraduated Driver License Program. In thisprogram, you will be required to:º Complete a minimum six-monthviolation-free supervised instruction
period with a licensed driver overage 21º Accumulate at least 50 hours ofsupervised driving time, of which 10hours must be at night• Have a parent or legal guardian accompany
you to your county Sheriff’s DMV office andsign a consent form. The signer assumes
legal responsibility for your actions.
• Provide proof you have completed boththe driver’s training and Graduated Driver
License programs.

the following tests at your county
Sheriff’s DMV office:• Vision screening test
• Knowledge test
• Road skills test

Apply in person. Apply for thedriver’s license at your county Sheriff’s
DMV office. For the office nearest
you and its hours of operation go todmv.idaho.gov.
For more Information, go todmv.idaho.gov and click the Driver’s
License/ID Cards tab, and then selectthe “Young Drivers” link.

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