DRIVER'S EDUCATION COURSES Driver’s Education assumes the primary role in the process of getting a license. A minor (teenager) has to complete a course if he or she wants to drive. A minor is a person under 18 years of age. Minors must have their application for a driver license or any change of license class signed by their parents or legal guardians. If you are between the ages of 15 and a half to 18, live in California, and want to obtain a driver’s license; you will have to follow few steps: ----- 1)  Complete the application requirements 2)  Have your parents’ or guardians’ signatures on the DL 44. 3)  If you are between 15 and a half and 17 and a half, provide proof that you have       met one of the following requirements: 4)  Complete Driver Education (DE) and Driver Training (DT). 5)  Pass a Traffic Laws and Road Signs test 6)  Obtain the provisional permit. The permit is not valid until you start your behind       the wheel driver training with a driving school instructor or reach age of 17 and       a half years of age. As required (#4) you must complete a driver’s education course approved by California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Once you complete the course, you are issued a certificate of completion and are two steps away from  driving.