Safe Driving AcademyFAQ's
Can you tell me if Safe Driving Academy is a licensed driving school in California?
Although Safe Driving Academy is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach hands-on driving courses in California. We recommend either calling Safe Driving Academy directly or the California DMV to find out whether or not Safe Driving Academy offers behind-the-wheel training courses that are state-approved.
Could I just have my mother or father teach me how to drive instead of paying money to enroll in a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which allow you to complete 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 check with your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
I don't know how to drive using a manual-shift. Will Safe Driving Academy have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a San Francisco 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 Safe Driving Academy know what your preference is before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Safe Driving Academy be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Safe Driving Academy will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Safe Driving Academy to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to get my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Safe Driving Academy or the California DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in California.
I live in San Francisco California. Does the law say I have to successfully complete both a driver ed classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers register for both a driver training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I'm required to take a defensive driving course in San Francisco California. Do you know if Safe Driving Academy offers defensive driving classes in San Francisco California?
Yes, Safe Driving Academy does offer behind-the-wheel training courses in San Francisco California. For more information about their class schedule and how/when to sign up for one of their behind-the-wheel training courses, please contact Safe Driving Academy directly.
What are the requirements in San Francisco California for obtaining 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 driver training course. Safe Driving Academy may offer an approved behind-the-wheel training course which you could take. Please contact Safe Driving Academy for information regarding their available classes and how to go about registering for them.
Is there a law in California that requires me to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in California requires that all teen-agers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a California driver's license.
Is it possible to register for a California-certified behind-the-wheel training course before I obtain my California learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in California, however most states require first-time drivers to receive a learners permit before signing up for a behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Safe Driving Academy to obtain more information.