Cottonwood Driving SchoolFAQ's
How do I know if Cottonwood Driving School is licensed by California's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Cottonwood Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Cottonwood Driving School is certified by the State of California. We recommend that you either contact Cottonwood Driving School directly or possibly the California DMV to find out if Cottonwood Driving School is a licensed driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in California, so taking a Redding driver training course like the one Cottonwood Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the California DMV or a licensed driving school like Cottonwood Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What happens if I don't know how to drive a manual-shift vehicle? Will Cottonwood Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift car?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of vehicle--manual-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Cottonwood Driving School and inform them before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and bumpy terrain. Will Cottonwood Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like Cottonwood 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 learner's 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 Cottonwood Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Will I be required to sign up for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Redding California?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
California's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Cottonwood Driving School offers this course or not?
Cottonwood Driving School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that California requires all new teen-aged drivers to take. For more information about the courses Cottonwood Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Cottonwood Driving School directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Redding 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 register for a drivers education classroom course as well as a driver training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as Cottonwood Driving School and ask if they offer a California-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would meet California's driver's education requirements.
I live in Redding California and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course before I can be licensed?
California law requires that all first-time drivers sign up for an approved driver training program before receiving their California driver's license. Cottonwood Driving School may offer a driver training course that you are looking for. Please contact Cottonwood Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Is it possible to register for a California-approved behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my California instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in California, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an instruction permit before signing up for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Cottonwood Driving School to obtain more information.