I can't wait! Next Thursday I'll be taking the test with the examiner to get my driver's license! And to answer your question right now, no, I'm not 16. I don't turn 16 until this August. In Montana(as well as North Dakota) you can get your driver's license at 15! HA! HA! I filled out my required hours about a month and a half ago and now FINALLY I get to take the test for my independent license! Now I know that for each state it's different how people acquire their licenses so this is how Montana does it:
-At 14 years or higher you go in to take a month long driver's ed course, it is required to spend at least 18 hours behind the wheel with the instructor.
-You take the State Knowledge test in class, if you fail once you have a chance to take it two more times before you have to take the course all over again.
-As of July 1st, 2006 you must drive with a permit for 50 hours for at least 6 months.(I'm lazy so it took me 10 months to finally get my hours filled out, plus the winter roads in Montana are horrible.)
-You go in for the driving test with an examiner and you get your driver's license if you pass.