When I get back home to New York, I will be able to take my permit test. However, in California, almost everyone my age has at least their permit, a lot of them have their full license.
Lets take a look at the differences between driving laws in New York and California
| New York | California | |
| Permit | 16 | 15 1/2 |
| Provisional License | 16 1/2 | 16 |
| Full License | 17 with Drivers Ed, 18 without | 17 |
As shown by the chart, people living in California are half a year ahead of the New Yorkers when getting their permits and licenses.
It just one more thing that I have learned since being in California for almost two weeks! Check back for more on the East Coast Perspective.