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How long does it take to get a learner’s permit or license in Texas?

Getting the permit or the license for driving only takes a couple of minutes, given that all the requirements have been presented and all of the tests have a passing mark.
This applies to those who are 18 years old and above, which is the norm for all the states.

If an individual is at least 15 years old, they would have to wait for 3 years before they can fully receive their driver’s permit. They will be given temporary driving permits if they haven’t reached the legal age, and must undergo several courses and learning sessions.

The procedures also vary per state, and each has their own requirements. For instance, Florida traffic schools requires an individual to complete the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education Course for those who are driving for the first time.

Other states impose different requirements too, depending on the driving laws on their territories.

Permit Education Requirements for Texas

In the state of Texas, a driving permit can be obtained at an early age of 15 years old, and a driving license can be given to those who are 18 years old and above.

In addition, people who are 25 years old or younger have to complete a driver’s education course. The youngest age that can participate in the course is 14 years, but they are still restricted from getting their own permit.

The course requirements normally run for a total of 32 hours, but some public schools require more time. It depends on which school an individual chooses.

Impact Texas Teen Drivers and the Skills Test

For Texas defensive driving requirements, one must undergo Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) when they turn 15. It shows the dangers of distracted driving and how to prevent it.

Those who refuse to undergo ITTD cannot take the skills test because it is a required prerequisite. Those who finish the program get the ITTD certificate that proves completion. They would then have 90 days after the certificate was awarded to finish the skills test to get a driver’s permit.

Right after the skills test, an individual must complete a written examination, with questions coming from the driver’s handbook. There are a variety of questions based on the driver’s handbook, so don’t worry.

Once you pass the written examination, bring all needed requirements and you will be awarded a Texas learner’s permit. A provisional license will be given once an individual turned 16 years old, and finally, when they turned 18 with good driving records, they can get their class A, B, C, or M licenses.

Daun Thompson: Daun Thompson has spent years acting in both film and theatre which has been paramount in launching her onto the comedy stage (incidentally, without a helmet, resulting in a nasty concussion). Being a funny girl is a full time job. A job that she hopes that one day will come with dental benefits and a 401K. Unlike her work, she is biodegradable, yet flame retardant. And gentle to the touch. Her goal in life??? For strangers to approach her and ask "Didn't you used to be somebody?" In the late 1980's she cut her teeth at the Velveeta Room on 6th Street in Austin, Texas ... the original room with the stripper pole. From there, she moved to northern California and worked with many comedy icons, like Mitch Hedberg, Marc Maron, Colin Quinn, Vic Dunlop, Huck Flyn, Michael Mancini, Doug Ferrari, Shang and Brian Posehn. Daun has been a licensed driver safety instructor and trainer with Comedy Defensive Driving for over 9 years. Her knowledge of driving safety laws keeps her readers informed and engaged with her blog adventures. She still continues to do stand-up comedy, sometimes in a reclining position...just to be different.