QandAs: Autos

What are the Washington D.C. Drivers License Requirements?

Answer:
Anyone who is living and working in Washington D.C.

for longer than 30 days must be licensed to drive in the District. The District requires its residents to take three tests before being issued a driver’s license. These are as follows:

· Vision screening test

· Written knowledge test

· Behind-the-wheel road skills test

The fee for a driver’s license in Washington, D.C. is $39.

All applicants must prove their names, birthdays, D.C. residency, and Social Security numbers. Teens must have proof of parental approval.

Teens begin the driver’s license process by applying for their learner’s permits, which are available at age 16. They must hold a permit for six months without any traffic violations, complete 40 hours of driving experience, and pass the road skill test before they will be issued a provisional license.

The provisional license restricts the times they can drive and who can be with them in the car. The full license is available at age 17 for teens who have held a provisional license for at least six months. Those who are over 21 do not have to progress through the graduated licensing program.


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