Phil-Am Driving SchoolFAQ's
Phil-Am Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if Phil-Am Driving School is a licensed school in California?
While we include a list of driver training 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 Phil-Am Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out if Phil-Am Driving School is a fully-accredited driver training school.
I've been told that either of my parents can monitor my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Panorama City California driving school like Phil-Am Driving School to fulfill my driver training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the California DMV or a state-approved driver training school like Phil-Am Driving School to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
Do you know if Phil-Am Driving School will let me complete my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Phil-Am Driving School and see if they can accommodate you before registering for their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a small mountain community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Phil-Am Driving School include being taught how to drive in rural areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Phil-Am Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
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 certified driving school such as Phil-Am Driving School to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in California.
I live in Panorama City California. Does the law say I have to register for both a driver ed classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel 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 successfully complete both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
Does Phil-Am Driving School provide a driver training course like the one that is required by the State of California? I need to sign up for one in order to obtain my driver license.
Phil-Am Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training courses which are approved by the California DMV. You may want to contact Phil-Am Driving School directly for more information about their courses and how to go about registering for one.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a California driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to register for both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the California DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is a driver training course a prerequisite in Panorama City 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 Phil-Am Driving School directly to find out about the types of courses they offer.
Will California allow me to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually get my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your instruction permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.