Gibbs Driving SchoolFAQ's
Gibbs Driving School's contact information is listed on your webpage. How can I know for sure if it is a licensed behind the wheel training school in California?
Even though we provide a list of behind-the-wheel training schools on our website, we have no way of knowing for sure as to whether or not a particular school is licensed by the California DMV to offer driver training courses. We strongly suggest that you contact Gibbs Driving School directly or check with the California DMV to find out for sure if Gibbs Driving School is a licensed school.
Could I just have my mother or father give me my behind-the-wheel training instead of paying money to enroll in a professional behind-the-wheel training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which permit you to do your hands-on driver training with a parent or guardian instead of enrolling in a professional driving school. However many states require that new 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.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does Gibbs Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?
If you're taking a Palm Desert California driver training class, chances are you don't know how to drive ANY vehicle yet-- manual or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell Gibbs Driving School that prior to signing up to take the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads everywhere. Will Gibbs Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain area, chances are that a local driving school like Gibbs Driving School will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Now that I'm 14, will California allow me to get a learner's permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for an instruction permit. We recommend that your contact the California DMV office or a California-approved driving school such as Gibbs Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in California.
Do I have to complete a Palm Desert California drivers education classroom course or online course before registering for one of Gibbs Driving School's driver training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online defensive driving course. You may want to ask Gibbs Driving School if they offer one or both programs.
If I need to enroll in a Palm Desert California driving school, can Gibbs Driving School help?
Yes. Gibbs Driving School offers driving instruction in Palm Desert California. For more information about the type of behind-the-wheel training Gibbs Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
What type of driver ed do I need before California will give me a driver's license?
Each state has its own requirements concerning drivers education, although you should know that most states now mandate all new, young drivers to complete a safe driving classroom or online course as well as a driver training course. Gibbs Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the driver training requirement in California. Please contact either Gibbs Driving School or the California DMV for more information.
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.
Can I register for a California driver 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 Gibbs Driving School and ask for more information.