Anderson Driving SchoolFAQ's
Anderson Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Anderson Driving School is a licensed school in California?
While we include a list of driving schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the California DMV. We suggest you contact Anderson Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out if Anderson Driving School is a fully-accredited driver training school.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in California?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for attending a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the California DMV to find out for sure.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does Anderson Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll let me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a manual-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a manual or an automatic, you probably should call Anderson Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a small mountain community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with Anderson Driving School include learning how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to know how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the driver training you receive from Anderson Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to receive my learner's permit in California?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Anderson Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in California.
Do you know if the laws in California require new teen-aged drivers to take a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in California. Do you know if Anderson Driving School offers defensive driving classes in California?
Yes, Anderson Driving School does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to enroll in one of their defensive driving courses, please contact Anderson Driving School directly.
I live in California. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first California driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of California, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Anderson Driving School may offer courses which would fulfill the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
Is a behind-the-wheel training course a prerequisite in California for me to get a drivers license?
The law in California requires that all drivers complete a driver training program as part of their driver education. You should contact Anderson Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Can I register for a California behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my California learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to sign up to take a driver training course. You should contact a driving school like Anderson Driving School and ask for more information.