Santa Clarita Valley Driving SchoolFAQ's
Can you tell me if Santa Clarita Valley Driving School is a certified driving school in California?
Although Santa Clarita Valley Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach behind-the-wheel training courses in California. We recommend either calling Santa Clarita Valley Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out whether or not Santa Clarita Valley Driving School offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
Could I just have my mother or father teach me how to drive instead of paying money to take a professional behind-the-wheel training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which permit you to complete your hands-on driver training with a parent or guardian instead of attending a professional driving school. However many states require that first-time drivers take a professionally-taught behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend that you ask your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Santa Clarita Valley Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Santa Clarita California driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a stick-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Santa Clarita Valley 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.
Since I live way out in a rural area where driving on unpaved roads and rugged terrain is the norm, will Santa Clarita Valley Driving School be able to teach me how to drive in a non-urban environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a remote location, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Santa Clarita Valley Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and rugged terrain. We recommend that you contact Santa Clarita Valley Driving School directly to find out exactly what they offer.
Are 14-year-olds eligible to apply for a learner's permit in California?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to hold a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school like Santa Clarita Valley Driving School to find out what the minimum age for driving is in California.
Do you know if the laws in California require new teen-aged drivers to take a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to register for a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to complete a behind-the-wheel class in Santa Clarita California before California will give me my driver's license. Does Santa Clarita Valley Driving School offer this type of course?
Santa Clarita Valley Driving School does offer the driver training course in Santa Clarita California that is required by the State of California. You will need to contact Santa Clarita Valley Driving School directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
How do I obtain a drivers license in Santa Clarita California?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom safe driving course and a driver training course. Santa Clarita Valley Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in California.
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 driver training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Can I sign up to take 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 Santa Clarita Valley Driving School and ask for more information.