you have to have a licence in the UK and more places :)
that's the purpose of a LEARNERS permit
You need someone to teach you, then you need a permit and a license.
At 18+ you do not need to take the learners class [drivers ed] you can directly take the test for getting your license.
Yes, in most places, you need a driver's permit at 18 to legally drive.
You do need a learners permit.
Depending how quickly you pick up on the basics behind the wheel, it will take as long as you need to learn the ropes.
Yes, you need an international driving permit to drive in China as a foreign visitor.
Yes, in most countries, you need a permit or license to legally drive a vehicle on public roads.
There is no required no. of hours. the permit is good for 6 mos. and you can take the drive test whenever you feel like you are ready.
No. A learner's permit is only valid in the state that it was issued. You need to learn how to drive and the rules and regulations of that state first. Then when you have a full license you can go to other states and nations and learn their rules and regulations.
You need a Class A learner's permit.
You are not required to learn how to drive from your parents; any licensed driver can legally teach you to drive and can accompany you when you are driving with a learner's permit. And you can pick up the permit by yourself (if you don't have to drive to get there).