Complete our home study driver's education course

Sign-up for our homestudy course and after you finish we will send you a DMV Certificate of Completion form (DL387) that you show to the DMV when you are ready to take the written test for your learner's permit.

We are affiliated with the Neilson Academy to bring to you driver education courses that can be completed either online or via a home workbook.

The internet course is available to all California residents. You may take this course at your own lesuire, in your own home, and in as many sittings as you would like!

If you would rather have the workbook course it is also available to all California residents. You have the convenience of taking this workbook course in the comforts of your own home and go at your own pace.

Since you already attend enough classes at school, why bother sitting through more hours of class when you can take drivers education at your own leisure. How cool is that?

Study for the DMV written test

You will need to study for the DMV written exam by reading through the DMV California Driver Handbook.  It is important that you know all the rules and regulations of driving before taking the written test, so read carefully!

Make appointment at the DMV to take the written exam

It is important that you call ahead of time and schedule an appointment at the local DMV so you can come in and take the written test.  The lines at the DMV are notoriously known to be very long so you don't want to waste all your time standing in line.  Make sure that you're well prepared for your appointment.  Most DMVs are open Mondays through Fridays until 5pm, so plan ahead of time and see which date and time would work best for you.

Bring necessary documents to the DMV office

Driver Education and Driver Training Form Requirements

If you are 15 to 15 ½ year of age, you will need to submit:

• Form DL 387 or OL 237 (Completion of Driver Education) with form DL 391 (Driver Training Enrollment ) if your school has a contract with a driving school

OR

• Form DL 387 and a letter on company letterhead signed and dated by the driving school owner stating the student is currently enrolled in driver training. The letter must identify the student and list the class date, the school license number, the driving instructor's name and license number.

OR

• Form DL 387 or forms OL 237 and OL 238 (Completion of both Driver Education and Driver Training)

OR

• Submit form DL 391 or OL 239 (Simultaneous Enrollment in Driver Education and Driver Training)

If you are over 15 ½ but under 18 years of age, you will need to submit:

• Form DL 387 or OL 237 (Completion of Driver Education)

OR

• Form DL 391 or OL 239 (Simultaneous Enrollment in Driver Education and Driver Training)

If you are over 17 ½ but under 18 years of age, you may get your permit without the driver education and driver training certificates however, you will not be able to take the driving test until you turn 18.

Once you pass your written test, you will be issued a provisional permit. You can be issued a permit at age 15, but you cannot take the drive test or be issued a driver license until you are 16 years of age.

A parent, guardian, spouse or adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California driver license, must be with you when you drive. They must sit in a position that allows them to take control of the vehicle, if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone at any time.

Before being eligible to take your driving test you must:

• Be 16 years old

AND

• Have possessed your permit for a minimum of six months

AND

• Have completed driver education

AND

• Have completed 6 hours of professional driver training

AND

• Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 years or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice. At least 10 of the 50 hours must have been done at night.

You will also need to show proof of insurance for the vehicle you will be taking your drive test in.

After you pass your drive test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Double check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call (916) 657-7790 and they can check on the status for you. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.

If you fail your drive test, you must wait two weeks before you can take the test again. You have three chances to pass.

If driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools form DL 33 completed by the out-of state school, or a letter on the out-of state school's stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses are equivalent to California's requirements. Instructional permits issued by another state are not acceptable

 Step 5

Complete behind the wheel training

Take the driving test at the DMV

To be eligible to take your driving test you must:

• Be 16 years old

AND

• Have possessed your permit for a minimum of six months

AND

• Have completed driver education course

AND

• Have completed 6 hours of professional driver training

AND

• Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult who is 25 years or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice. At least 10 of the 50 hours must have been done at night.

• You will also need to show proof of insurance for the vehicle you will be taking your drive test in.

After you pass your drive test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Double check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call (916) 657-7790 and they can check on the status for you. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.

Receive provisional license upon passing the driving test

After you pass the Driving Test, you will be issued a provisional license. Your license will have the following restrictions for the next year:

• During the first 6 months you are licensed to drive you must be accompanied by a driver 25 years of age or older if you drive between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. or if you have passengers under the age of 20 in the car at any time.

• During the second 6 months, you must still be accompanied by a driver 25 years of age or older if you drive between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., however, now you may have passengers under the age of 20 in the car without supervision between the hours of 5 a.m. and midnight.

Persons under 18 may not be employed to drive a motor vehicle. When you become 18, the provisional part of your license ends. You may continue to drive as an adult using your photo license, which will expire on your 4th birthday after the date you applied.