U Drive Driving SchoolFAQ's
U Drive Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers driver training courses. How do I know if U Drive Driving School is a certified school in California?
While we include a list of driving 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 U Drive Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out if U Drive Driving School is a fully-accredited driving school.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driver training school instructor like the ones they have at U Drive Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the California DMV or a licensed driver training school like U Drive Driving School to find out if California allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to drive a vehicle with a stick-shift? Does U Drive Driving School have an automatic-shift vehicle they'll allow me train with?
Since you're just learning how to drive, you probably don't know how to operate either a stick-shift or an automatic-shift vehicle! However, if you have a preference as to a stick or an automatic, you probably should call U Drive Driving School to see if they can accommodate your request prior to your enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and bumpy terrain all around my house. How do I know if U Drive Driving School will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since U Drive Driving School is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that U Drive Driving School will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rough terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call U Drive Driving School to find out exactly what's included in their behind-the-wheel training course before you register with them.
Can I apply for my California instruction permit once I turn 14?
Most likely, no. Most states have set the minimum age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving instruction school like U Drive Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in California.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Long Beach California or do I also have to enroll in a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the California's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to successfully complete a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Long Beach California. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with U Drive Driving School?
Yes, U Drive Driving School offers defensive driving courses in Long Beach California. You will need to contact U Drive Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
Exactly what type of driver education do I need in Long Beach 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 complete a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as U Drive Driving School and ask if they offer a California-approved driver training course which would satisfy California's driver's education requirements.
Is there a law in California that says I have to take behind-the-wheel training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in California requires that all teen-agers take an approved driver training course before receiving a California driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a behind-the-wheel training school like U Drive Driving School prior to my obtaining my learner's permit?
In most states, you are required to have already received your instruction permit before you register for your driver training course like the one offered by U Drive Driving School. We suggest you contact either U Drive Driving School to find out more information.