Students may obtain their permit once they turn 15 years old.  Before getting their permit they will need to complete a driver’s education course through a State licensed school (30 hours).  They must be at least 14 years old to begin one of these class sessions.  After completion they will need to get a blue card from the driving school where they wish to take their behind-the-wheel lessons.  Once they are 15 years old, they need to take their State Knowledge Test and need a score of at least 80% to pass.  After that, they are eligible to head into a local DVS office and complete their Vision Exam and obtain their Learner’s Permit.