No, a learner's permit is not considered a valid driver's license for driving purposes.
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A learner's permit is a driver's license with significant restrictions. A person driving with a learner's permit typically must have a licensed adult driver in the front passenger seat.
In Texas, you can get a Learner's Permit at the age of 15, a Restricted Driver's License at the age of 16, and get a Full/Unrestricted Driver's License at the age of 17.
For identification purposes, yes.
As of 2014, you have to be at least 16 years old to get an actual driver's license in the state of Texas. Residents can get a learner's permit at 15.
To operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
That would be a learner's permit.
A parent or someone who already has a drivers license ONLY
only if you have a licensed driver in the car with you
Yes, in most states, you need to have a learner's permit before you can get your driver's license at 18.
In most states, you need to have a licensed driver with you when driving with a learner's permit. Driving alone is usually not allowed until you have a full driver's license.