TEEN DRIVING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: What the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Requires

Step 1: Student attends Driver’s Education classes and receives a Certificate of Completion.

Step 2: Student goes to the DMV and takes the written permit test. (Prior to age
17 1/2, student will also need to show proof of enrollment in a Behind-the-Wheel course.)

Step 3: Once the permit is obtained, student begins Behind-the-
Wheel driving program.

Step 4: Student is eligible to take the license test upon completion of Driver’s Education and Behind-the-Wheel Training. (Note: Student must hold a driver’s permit for 6 months or turn 18 before they will be eligible to take the license test.)

TEENAGE DRIVER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM

Teenagers aged 15 1/2 through 17 1/2 years old who wish to obtain a California Driver’s License are required to take a 30-hour driver education course approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Students may begin taking classes toward a driver’s permit as early as age 15.

Options for Driver’s Education include the following:

Students may attend classes on Saturdays at any of our locations. You must attend a total of 4 times (They do not need to be consecutive.)

Weekday classes are available in some of our locations during school breaks

Students may complete our Online Driver’s Education course.

ONLINE DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Teenagers aged 15 1/2 through 17 1/2 years old who wish to obtain a California Driver’s License are required to take a 30-hour driver education course approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This requirement can be satisfied by completing our DMV approved online Driver’s Education course.

If you wish to get your permit when you turn 15 1/2 we suggest that you plan to complete the online program before that time so that you will be qualified to take the DMV written test.

Register for online Driver’s Education

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVER’S TRAINING

Teens looking to obtain a California driver’s permit are required to drive a minimum of 6 hours with a licensed instructor. This training is conducted in three classes of two hours each. During this course, students will learn the basic driving skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely. Upon completion, the driving instructor will issue a certificate as required by the DMV.

REMEMBER: If you are younger than 17 1/2, you must be enrolled in Behind-the-Wheel/Driver’s Training before you can take your permit test.

REMEMBER: Your permit is not valid until you complete your first Behind-the-Wheel lesson with a licensed instructor.

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• Private lessons
• Free pick-up from home or school
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• State-licensed, fully trained instructors

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