1. Driver Education

2. Ca. Driver License  Who must have one?  If you are a California resident and drive a motor vehicle on public roads  Who might not need one?  Members of the Armed Forces driving US government vehicles  Persons driving farming equipment  Persons driving legally off-road vehicles

3. Adults v. Minors Adults are legally defined as 18 years or older Minors are under the age of 18 –Minors are legally bound to their parents or guardians

4. License Class Class C You may drive: any normal passenger vehicle any house-car( RVs), 40 feet or less. a vanpool vehicle, designed to carry more than 10 but less than 15 persons

5. License Classes Class B You may drive: - any bus (except a trailer bus) - any farm labor vehicle - all vehicles under Class C

6. Driver License Class A You may drive any legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under Classes B and C.

7. Minors’ Permit Requirements Be at least 15 ½ (under 18) Complete the DL application Have a parent with you Pass traffic laws and road signs test

8. Before Going to the DMV Complete Driver Education Complete Driver Training

9. Minor’s Permit Restrictions Practice with licensed adult 25 yrs of age or older You CANNOT drive alone with a permit!

10. Minors’ License Requirements At least 16 yrs old Completion of Driver Education and Driver Training Held a Permit for six months Parents signature stating completion of 50 hours of training Pass the behind the wheel test

11. Minors’ License Restrictions During first 12 months –Cannot drive between 11pm – 5am –Cannot transport passengers under 18 (without adult)

12. Legal Exceptions Signed Note: –Medical Necessity –School Events –Employment