Bob's Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Bob's Driving School certified by the California DMV to offer driver training courses?
Although we include Bob's Driving School in our directory of driving schools for Torrance California, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Bob's Driving School is licensed by the California DMV. You should contact Bob's Driving School directly and ask them if you are thinking about signing up to take their Torrance California behind-the-wheel training class.
Could I just have my mother or father give me my behind-the-wheel training instead of paying money to attend a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which permit you to do your behind-the-wheel 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 driver 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 happens if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift vehicle? Will Bob's Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating any type of automobile--manual-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Bob's Driving School and inform them before you enroll in their behind-the-wheel training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a small rural community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Bob's Driving School include being taught how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for urban driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Bob's Driving School will include handling dirt roads and mountain driving.
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 driver training institute such as Bob's Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in California.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Torrance California or do I also have to enroll in a behind-the-wheel 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 driver 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 Torrance California. Can I meet this requirement by registering with Bob's Driving School?
Yes, Bob's Driving School offers defensive driving courses in Torrance California. You will need to contact Bob's Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
What are the prerequisites in Torrance California for getting a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Bob's Driving School may offer an approved driver training course which you could take. Please contact Bob's Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Is it necessary for me to take a behind-the-wheel training course in order to get my first California driver's license?
Yes, it is. All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in California must complete a state-approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Will California allow me to enroll in a driver training course before I actually receive my learner's permit?
You will need to contact your state's DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your instruction permit before you register with a behind-the-wheel training course.