Chelsea Driving SchoolFAQ's
Chelsea Driving School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is an approved behind the wheel training school in California?
Even though we provide a list of driver training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is licensed by the California DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Chelsea Driving School directly or check with the California DMV to find out for sure if Chelsea Driving School is a licensed school.
Will the California DMV allow my parents to supervise my driving practice instead of requiring me to take a behind-the-wheel training course at a state-approved driving school?
Possibly. Some states will allow your parents to supervise your driving practice in place of taking a behind-the-wheel driving course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the California DMV to find out if your behind-the-wheel driving may be done by your parents in California.
What if I don't know how to operate a vehicle with a manual-shift? Does Chelsea 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 stick-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call Chelsea 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 very remote area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Chelsea Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Chelsea Driving School will tailor your behind-the-wheel training to handle the conditions in your area.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Chelsea Driving School or the California DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in California.
Do you know if the laws in California require new teen-aged drivers to successfully complete 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.
California's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Chelsea Driving School offers this course or not?
Chelsea Driving School does offer the driver training course that California requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Chelsea Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Chelsea Driving School directly.
What are the prerequisites in San Jose California for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course. Chelsea Driving School may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Chelsea Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Am I obligated to take a San Jose California driver training course?
All drivers in California must take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact Chelsea Driving School to learn more about the courses they offer.
Do I have to obtain my learner's permit in California before I am allowed to enroll in a driver training course like the one Chelsea Driving School gives its students?
Laws vary from state to state, however most states do require that you receive an instruction permit before you can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Chelsea Driving School gives its students.