Pay a fee that entitles you to three exams in a 12-month period. This fee is good for both the instruction permit and the driver license. You may drive with any licensed driver over age 25 or older. To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools form DL 33 completed by the out-of state school, or a letter on the out-of state school's stationary signed by a school official stating that the courses are equivalent to California's requirements. Instructional permits issued by another state are not acceptable.