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The California DMV requires that student drivers under the age of 17 1/2 complete 6-hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction to obtain their driver’s license. The lessons consist of three – two hour drives with a licensed driving instructor. With us, student drivers get one-on-one instruction from an experienced and profession DMV certified instructor.
We spread three lessons out over the six-month period so that we can monitor each student’s progress. Our instructors will communicate with students and parents of teens, if they feel the student is not ready or needs more practice.
We have taught thousands of students since 2002 and above 95% of our students pass the DMV license test their first time.
We understand that quality education and training are key to developing safe student drivers and we look forward to helping your child learn to be a safe, confident, and prepared driver.
California DMV does not require student drivers (18+) seeking their license to take Behind-the-Wheel instruction. However, we recommend student drivers at any age to learn from a licensed professional before taking the road on alone. We offer one-on-one instruction for adults who want to better prepare themselves to pass their DMV test and be safe on the road.
OVERVIEW FOR TEENS
First Driving Lesson:
The student should be familiar with your car before he/she begins this lesson (adjusting their seat and mirrors, knowing the gauges, hand signals, etc).
On this lesson, we will concentrate on city driving. Some of the things taught in this lesson include the five steps of scanning, full stops, space cushion, changing lanes, maintaining speed, signs, lines, signals, pedestrian laws, unprotected turns, parking, backing up, U-turns, and knowing how and when to get in and out of heavy city traffic with confidence. After this lesson it will take about 20 hours of practice in the city, for the average student to perfect these skills. The student should be able to get in and out of heavy city traffic before they call for their 2nd drive session.
To avoid an extra payment for another drive lesson, please make sure the student has mastered these driving skills before calling.
Second Driving Lesson:
Our second drive will be a little intense if the student is still not getting in and out of heavy city traffic well. By this lesson, the five steps of scanning should be a habit. The student will learn how to merge into traffic on the freeway at freeway speed, when to signal when entering, exiting and passing. We will be driving highways and freeways as well as preparing them for their drive test. The student will learn how to pass on a two-lane highway and on the freeway. They will learn how to maintain a steady speed, when to slow down, when to speed up, and what to watch for.
This will also require hours of practice with you. The student should be able to drive well in city traffic, as well as on the freeways before calling for his/her 3rd drive session.
To avoid an extra payment for another drive lesson, please make sure the student has mastered these driving skills before calling.
Third Driving Lesson:
This lesson should be scheduled as close to the sixth month mark as possible. Remember, the permit is valid for one full year.
By this lesson, the student should have 50 hours of practice, 10 of those hours have to be nighttime. Remember, this is approximately 2000 miles of driving. (FYI: 50hrs. at only 25 mph = 1250 miles)
On this lesson, students will take a 30-minute test with our driving instructor. The student should not need to be reminded about scanning, making full stops, maintaining correct speed, obeying signs and signals, pedestrian laws, etc. The student must be able to change lanes, make smooth turns, park, back up straight without weaving, and enter and exit the freeway, with confidence and ease. By this lesson the student should also be able to recognize potential dangers around them. The student should be ready to take quick evasive action in all situations. They should know and obey the rules of the road and be mature enough to accept the responsibility that comes with driving a vehicle.
To avoid an extra payment for another drive lesson, please make sure your child has mastered these driving skills before calling.
Upon successful completion of his/her last driving session, the student will receive a certificate of completion for Behind-the-Wheel training and will be able to go to the DMV to get their license
