Learner's Permit Basics
To receive your Learner's Permit, you must be at least 16 years old, take a vision test, written exam, and provide all required documents. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have the written consent of a parent, legal guardian, or other qualified individual, given by signing the Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or ID Card application.
Learner's Permit Vision Test
It is a requirement to have a vision test in order to receive your permit. If you wear glasses or contacts, be sure to bring them with you. If you’re having trouble with your vision, get a checkup with your eye doctor prior to going to the RMV. You don't want the RMV Vision Test to be when you realize you need glasses. If you fail your Vision Test, you will not be able to take the Knowledge Test and you will need to schedule another test date.Learner's Permit Knowledge Test
After you pass your vision test, the second part of the Permit Test is a knowledge test. The Knowledge Test is a 25 question, multiple choice exam taken online. The questions are a random selection from a pool of safe driving questions… and they aren’t easy. You have 25 minutes and you must get at least 18 correct answers in order to pass. Don’t go in cold; make sure you study! If you use The Next Street Permit Prep eBook, you should have no problem passing your test.
What to Bring to Your Learner's Permit Test
It’s test day. You’re excited. Nervous. Ready to nail the test. The RMV inspector finally calls your name: “Do you have your Birth Certificate?” Nooooooooooooo! Don’t let this happen to you. The RMV requires that you bring and present certain paperwork on the day of your test. Download and print a handy Permit Test Checklist, and make sure you show up with everything you need on test day.
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