You have to take the written test but you can take the driven test the same day.
Make an appointment for the DMV.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE DMV

Driving isn't hard, but it takes time to get used to.

Just try to focus on the outcome... You'll have your license and you can go wherever the hell you want, it's such a satisfying feeling. If you don't pass the first time, don't get up.

Good luck, and pre-congratulations

If you turn 18 before applying for it, you can bypass the 6 month period where you'll only be issued a permit, which would mean you'd only be allowed to drive with an adult with you. No matter your age, applying for a license will require a written test. But think of it like this, you ever been in a grocery store and learn to expertly navigate your cart? Driving is like that, except with an engine. Ask one of your parents or a guardian, to take you to a parking lot of a gravel area, somewhere secluded if you don't want other people around, and ask them straight up to teach you, and they'll show you signals, turning, parking, parallel parking, ask them to show you these things, and during the driving test, emulate those things.

I learned to drive a stick, now I drive a 2015 VW Jetta, and I love having it in sport or manual mode because the gas mileage is better, and gives me more control than just an automatic transmission, but shifting in a car like that is easy because there's no clutch, it's just a knob you throw up and down of you swap over to it. I normally get to 2500-3000 RPM's to shift up, and I go down to 1000-1500 before shifting down to come to a stop, it gives me a better feel for my car.

Driving isn't as hard as people make it out to be once you get the hang of it, but any time you're in a vehicle with someone before driving yourself, watch what they do. Not all steering wheels have the same sensitivity, but eventually, as you gain more experience, you'll find it easy to be behind any wheel because you'll know what a vehicle feels like during a turn like how it'll get harder to turn the wheel and such and you'll just know the radius you're turning at. It's a process, but it's well worth it. But with my biking most places for weight loss, I rarely use my car unless it's a long distance that'd be hard to bike, but having a car is a milestone in any young man or womans life, even a license is a big milestone that just gives you that "I'm an adult" feeling.

Take it slows, and learn the ropes, and you'll see yourself improve over time, good luck friend

But yea, still wait til you're 18 to start that process to avoid having to go 6 months with just a permit, that way you can get your actual license without that waiting period.

If you're willing to spend the money go to a Driving School. You're basically guaranteed to pass the driving test on the first attempt when you take the test.

I used to be the same way as you, but once you tell yourself to get over it you'll be fine.

I learned how to drive with a 2004 Silverado with a bad axle and alignment. If I can do that, you can learn on a compact like nothing.

I'm 21 now, almost 22, and still don't have my license. Just too lazy to go get it honestly. But once you're 18 you still have to take the written part but the better thing is once youre 18+, you can take the driving portion right after if you wanted to. No waiting 6 months.

Depending on where you live you'll have to schedule your appointment, get your permit, have it for 6 months, and then go for your license. Or I believe if you're 18 you can get your permit and then take the driving test the next day.

Yeah man same was with me sometimes, Im only 16 but allowed to drive up and down the roads for practice, As we live on quiet roads. My mam would always ask "Do you want to drive home" I'd say no because i'd be scared but then she told me. "You won't get anywhere being afraid of the road" Im now fine and still learning!

the worst that can happen is you fail.
You can just retake it.

Be safe

Atleast you probably won't stall 20+ times driving up your driveway before having to get out of the car and let your dad drive up. That's how I learned to drive. Now I'm driving fine. Rarely stall at all. If you're driving an automatic it's even easier. Just make sure to stay focused on the road and steer where you want to go. Don't overthink it, just do it. Eventually it'll be easy

Not gonna lie I failed my first two attempts. The first time I failed by driving test I guess cus I was all sorts of F'd up by looking at the scoring sheet. And the second time I didn't look behind me when going into a bike lane (which I didn't know u had to do) so she failed me on the spot. 3rd try I passed with no errors but just go for it and do your best.. You'll do fine.