If you are age 15-17, you may receive your instruction permit if you are enrolled in an approved driver education class or will start attending an approved driver education class within the next 30 days. The instruction permit is valid for 24 months and must be held for at least nine consecutive months prior to obtaining a driver’s license if you are age 16 or older. If you are age 17 and 3 months or older, you may apply for an instruction permit with- out taking a driver education course. When you apply for your instruction permit, you must pass the vision and written exams for.
