Metropolitan Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Metropolitan Driving School certified by the California DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
Although we include Metropolitan Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Sacramento California, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Metropolitan Driving School is certified by the California DMV. You should contact Metropolitan Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Sacramento California behind-the-wheel training class.
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 as a substitute to taking a driver training course with a professional driving instructor. You will need to contact the California DMV to find out if your driver training may be done by your parents in California.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Metropolitan Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a Sacramento California behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Metropolitan Driving School know what your preference is before enrolling in their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Metropolitan Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Metropolitan Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Metropolitan Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before registering for their training course.
If I'm 14, can I get a driver's permit to drive in California?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get a learner's permit. We recommend that you contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Metropolitan Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in California.
I live in Sacramento California. Does the law say I have to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I have to take a drivers education course in Sacramento California. Can I meet this requirement by enrolling in Metropolitan Driving School?
Yes, Metropolitan Driving School offers defensive driving courses in Sacramento California. You will need to contact Metropolitan Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Sacramento California before I can get my California driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Metropolitan Driving School and ask if they offer a California-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would fulfill California's driver's education requirements.
What are the laws in California concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. California law states that new drivers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it okay for me to register for a driver training class in California before I receive my California instruction permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to enroll in a driver training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like Metropolitan Driving School and request more information.