Livermore Driving SchoolFAQ's
Livermore Driving School's address and phone number is listed on your webpage. How can I find out if it is a licensed driver 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 certified by the California DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Livermore Driving School directly or check with the California DMV to find out for sure if Livermore Driving School is a licensed school.
Do I have to take a driver training course? Can't my parents just give me my behind-the-wheel training?
There are some states that do permit parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required behind-the-wheel training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for attending a professionally-taught driver training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding hands-on driving instruction.
What if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift automobile? Does Livermore Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Livermore California behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Livermore Driving School that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Livermore Driving School teach me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like Livermore Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
I'm turning 14 in a few days. Can I get a instruction permit to drive in California after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for an instruction permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the California DMV office or a California-certified driving school such as Livermore Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Livermore California or do I also have to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the California's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
California law says that I must sign up to take a driver training course in order to get licensed to drive in Livermore California. Is this something that Livermore Driving School can help me with?
Yes, Livermore Driving School offers the California-approved behind-the-wheel training course. For more information about their classes and instruction schedule, please contact Livermore Driving School directly.
What do I need to do to get a driver's license in Livermore California?
It depends on California's laws, but most states require new, teen-aged drivers to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call Livermore Driving School to see if they offer the driver training course that would fulfill the regulations set forth by the California DMV.
Is hands-on driver training required in California in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in California must enroll in an approved driver training course before they can be issued a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Will California allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually get my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you obtain your learner's permit before you enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course.