how old do you have to be to get a learners permit
If you want to get your California provisional permit you must be at least 15 1/2 years old. If you are younger than 17 1/2 years old you will be required to complete Driver's Ed.Here's what you need to do: First: Complete a state-approved driver education course that consists of: 1  30 hours of classroom instruction.f you're over 17 1/2 years old, but not yet 18 years old, you do not have to provide certificates of completion for driver's education and driver training. However, you must wait until you're 18 years old to take the driving test. Here's what you'll need to do: 1  Pass a vision exam. 2  Pass the written permit test.