What is a Paradigm's Purpose? The philosopher, Thomas Kuhn was the first to use the term for science, suggesting that scientific research does not progress towards truths, but is subject to dogma and clinging to old theories. The word, like many scientific terms, comes from Greek, and means example.
1 Youâll need to pass the knowledge test before you can get your permit.  If you donât take a driver training course, you can get a permit but youâll need to wait until youâre 18 or older to get your driver license.
If you are under 25 years old when you obtain your first learnerâs permit and then turn 25, the MVA will permit you to take a driving skills test if you have held the permit at for least 45 days (the 45 days may include the days you held the permit before your 25th birthday). There is no additional fee for the provisional license if you are a new driver in the Rookie Driver program and have a valid learner's permit. 2  There is a fee for the provisional license if you have a license from another state or another country.