How to Take a Practice Learner's Permit Test

Every state has a Department of Motor Vehicles where you will apply for your learner's permit. A learner's permit gives a young teen experience to learn when he or she has not yet met state requirements for a registered license. When applying for a learners permit to drive, you must first meet the learners permit eligibility requirements. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Social Security card
• Parental consent form filled out and notarized
• Birth certificate
• Proof of residence

1. Enroll in a driver's education training class.

2. Study the driver's training manual for the written or online permit test. Upon completion, show proof of passing the test.

3. Pass an eye test at Department of Motor Vehicles.

4. Take a knowledge test. The knowledge test is a short test about the rules of the road. The process varies with each state.

5. Bring necessary documentation with you to Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring your original birth certificate, Social Security card, and proof of where you live.

6. Bring a licensed driver with you who is over 21 years of age. Wear your seat belts. Children under the age of 3 must be in approved car safety seats. You can only drive from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tips & Warnings

• Study hard. Prepare by studying online or reading your manual.
• Photocopies of documents are strictly prohibited. Present original documents.
• Ask a friend to help you study.
• Don't drive without your permit.
• Don't drive with a permit alone.

Resources

• Prepares you for DMV written and drivers tests.
• Learner's permit
• State by state provisions for learner's permit