Washington,D.C.
Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:
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Minimum Age for Learner Permit
16 years
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Learner Permit Holding Period
6 months
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Minimum Age for Driver License
16 years, 6 months
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Road Test
Yes
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Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving
40 hours to obtain a provisional license; 10 hours of night driving to obtain a full license
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Unsupervised Driving Rules
From September through June, provisional and full license holders under the age of 18 may drive between 6am and 11pm Monday--Thursday and from 6 am to 12 midnight Friday—Sunday. During July and August, you may drive everyday from 6am to 12 midnight. You may drive after these hours if a licensed driver who’s at least 21 years old is seated in the front passenger seat, or if you are driving to/from work, a school-sponsored activity, a religious or athletic event.
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Passenger Rules
Provisional license holders may only carry passengers who are family members and/or one (1) non-family passenger who's 21 or older, has a valid driver's license, and is seated in the front passenger seat. Full license holders who are under 18 may carry no more than two (2) non-family passengers. All passengers in vehicle must wear a seat belt.
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Other
Driver education is required for license applicants age 18 and younger.
How to get your
Washington,D.C.
Driver License step-by-step:
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Obtain driver education certificate
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Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
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Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
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Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
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Practice driving with your learner permit
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Take driving Exam