Melody's Driving & Traffic SchoolsFAQ's
Is Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools an approved driving school in California?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer hands-on driving courses in California. We highly recommend that you contact Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools directly or the California DMV to find out for sure if Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools offers driver training courses that have been approved by the State of California.
Do I have to take a driver training course? Can't my parents just give me my driver training?
There are some states that do allow parents or guardians to provide their teen-aged kids' required behind-the-wheel training in order to obtain a driver's license. However many states do not allow any type of substitution for enrolling in a professionally-taught driver training course. We suggest you contact your state's DMV to find out what the laws are in your state regarding hands-on driving instruction.
I can't operate a stick-shift. Will Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools allow me to complete my driver training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools and ask them if you can do your driver training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before enrolling in their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools teaches students how to drive in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in urban areas?
Since you live in a remote area, a local driving school such as Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to obtain a instruction permit in California?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the minimum 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 licensed driving instruction company like Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools to find out what the minimum age for driving is in California.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Sacramento 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 enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
I'm required to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Sacramento California. Do you know if Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools offers defensive driving classes in Sacramento California?
Yes, Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools does offer driver training courses in Sacramento California. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their defensive driving courses, please contact Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in Sacramento 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 Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools and ask if they offer a California-approved behind-the-wheel training course which would meet 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 enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a California driver's license.
Is it all right if I enroll in a behind-the-wheel training school like Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools prior to my obtaining my instruction permit?
In most states, you are required to have already gotten your instruction permit before you sign up to take your driver training course like the one offered by Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools. We suggest you contact either Melody's Driving & Traffic Schools to find out more information.