DPS CHANGES REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVING PERMIT

Starting September 1st, students must go to the DPS office to receive their driving permit.  This is so students can be fingerprinted and photographed for their permit.

A driving permit will allow you to drive with a 21 year old licensed driver in the front passenger seat.  Once you complete the first 6 hours of classroom training (the first 3 days), Mansfield Driving Academy will administer the permit test.  Student's will take their results to the DPS office to apply for and receive their driving permit. 

To be eligible to apply for and obtain an instructional driving permit, the student must:

     1. be 15 years of age.

     2. be present for the first three days of class (non-negotiable per state requirements).

     3. pass the permit test and an eye exam, both to be given by the MDA. Specific information regarding the

         permit test will be given on the first day of class.

     4. go to the DPS office and present on original, certified birth certificate (hospital certificates are NOT

         accepted) and an original social security card (or a print out from the social security office) to DPS

         officials. 

         Students will be fingerprinted and have their photo taken while at the DPS office.