Got my driver's permit!

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Submitted by DarthKnight on January 26, 2026

2 big things that happened this month: Me graduating high school and getting my driver's permit. Very excited!

(Random question: For those who live in other countries, do you call it a driver's permit or no?)

My dad had to renew his license today, so I figured I'd take my knowledge test too (I had taken it once before but lost because of one wrong answer). I had to get 24/30 answers correct.

Anyways, big things coming for me. Super excited.

12 Comments

Level 71

Jan 26, 2026

Could you explain what a driver's permit is?

People in Australia need a learner's permit to learn to drive, and when they finish driving ??? hours, then they get a 'P' plate. And eventually a full driver's licence

Level 72

Jan 26, 2026

A permit lets someone driver with a licensed driver, but with rules and regulations like the hour of day, etc. A license is the real deal, which I assume you know about. But the permit comes first.

Level 92

Jan 26, 2026

Agree with LuckyCat. I have heard it called a learner's permit before though. Seems like a pretty similar concept in general.

Level 61

Jan 29, 2026

I call it a Learners Permit

Level 61

Jan 26, 2026

Firstly,congrats! Secondly you graduated before you got your permit,how strange?

Level 72

Jan 26, 2026

My thoughts. But it isn't mandatory or anything.

Level 92

Jan 26, 2026

Driving and stuff was never part of my schoolwork. I guess for most people it is (driver's ed and all).

Level 72

Jan 26, 2026

Schools don't offer driving classes anymore though. Nowadays we (or just me, idk) find third-party instructors to pay for classes and training, or the DMV. But the DMV is hell so I (and my parents) found a third-party organization that was super helpful and friendly who trained me. I was able to take my driving test under them too, which was great.

Level 61

Jan 29, 2026

Really? I finished Drivers Ed just last year for one of my sophomore classes. And also where I live, a lot of juniors and seniors drive to school instead of the bus (mainly seniors for work stuff)

Level 81

Jan 27, 2026

Congrats on getting your permit.

Here in the UK we call it a provisional driving licence.

Firstly you have to pass a "theory test" probably similar to your knowledge test. This is before you even get behind the wheel with an instructor.

You can only drive with someone that already has a licence and is over 21 until you pass the proper driving test.

You can't start learning until you are 17, unless you are disabled then it is 16.

Level 92

Jan 27, 2026

Provisional driving license. Huh. I think I like that name better. :)

Level 68

Jan 27, 2026