North County School of DrivingFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the California DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California. We suggest you contact the California DMV to make sure a particular driver training school is licensed before you enroll in their driving course.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my driver training, so I don't have to attend a San Marcos California driving school like North County School of Driving to fulfill my behind-the-wheel 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 North County School of Driving to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will North County School of Driving have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a San Marcos California driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let North County School of Driving know what your preference is before enrolling in their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads all around. Will North County School of Driving train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain community, chances are that a local driving instruction institute like North County School of Driving will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
Can 14-year-olds obtain instruction permits to drive in California?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for an instruction permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the California DMV or a California-approved driver training school like North County School of Driving to find out what the minimum age to drive is in California.
Do I have to take a San Marcos California classroom or online drivers education course before I can enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course through North County School of Driving?
This requirement varies from state to state but most states do mandate new teen-aged drivers to take BOTH a classroom-based defensive driving course (generally 30 hours in length) AND a behind-the-wheel training course. You should ask North County School of Driving if they offer one or both programs.
I am looking to register for a San Marcos California drivers education course. Can North County School of Driving assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in San Marcos California through North County School of Driving. Please contact North County School of Driving directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
How do I obtain a drivers license in San Marcos California?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom safe driving course and a behind-the-wheel training course. North County School of Driving may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in California.
Is there a law in California that requires me to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in California mandates that all teen-agers take an approved driver training course before receiving a California driver's license.
Will California allow me to sign up to take a driver training course before I actually receive my instruction permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your learner's permit before you sign up with a behind-the-wheel training course.