Our California drivers ed course is 30 hours of entertaining content. It's all self-paced so you can start and stop as you like. Plus, it never expires. We'll mail you a Certificate of Completion of Driver Education for free once you're done with the course. Join the thousands of Aceable California drivers who love our course. Apr 13, 2018  To get a California DMV Driving Permit, teens between the ages of 15½ and 17½ must complete an approved driver education. If you are over the age of 18, taking drivers ed is also a smart decision because many insurance providers offer insurance discount by taking our course! Our drivers ed course is an investment that pays for itself.

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Good driver education (classroom instruction) and driver training (actual behind-the-wheel instruction) are important because they are the foundation for the skills and attitudes you will use for the rest of your life. The knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education/training classes will help you avoid traffic tickets, lower your chances of being involved in accidents, and make you a safer driver.

You may take driver education or driver training at a public or private high school, or at a state licensed driving school.

Teen Driver Education

NOTE:If your 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) form completed by the out-of state secondary school. Obtain a DL 33 form from your local DMV office or by calling DMV at 1-800-777-0133. Send the DL 33 form to your out-of-state secondary school to complete.
• letter from your out-of state secondary school on the out-of-state secondary school's stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses you have taken are equivalent to a California secondary school course described in Section 10020 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

An out-of-state driving instructional permit is not acceptable proof of driver education and driver training.

Minimum Requirements

Driver Education must consist of at least:

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• 25 hours of classroom instruction. The 25-hour minimum does not include breaks or meal times.
• Home study or an Internet training program. If you choose home study or an Internet training program, it must be the equivalent of the requirements for classroom instruction.

Driver Training must consist of at least:

• 6 hours of driver training.
• The driver training cannot exceed two hours per day. If you are in the car and observing another driver, that time does not count toward the 6 hours you need for the required behind-the-wheel driver training.

DMV's Driver Education Curriculum

Check out DMV's online driver education curriculum. It can assist you with any questions you may have on a particular subject such as driving responsibilities, accidents-causes and prevention, and alcohol and drugs. You can also review all of California's road signs.

Tips for Selecting a Driving School

• Choose a driving school in an area you are familiar with. It is easier to learn to drive when you know the streets.
• Ask your friends who are already driving where they went and find out information about the school and its instructors.
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Traffic tickets?
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So why not get them cleared fast and save money in the long run? Our online courses let you clear that ticket without having to attend a day-long lecture. They’ll keep points off your record—and help prevent your insurance from spiking–while giving you a short brush-up on the rules of the road*.

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Teen I Drive Safely

This course is offered by I Drive Safely

If you choose to take a traffic school or defensive driving course voluntarily you may be eligible for a safe driver discount from your insurance provider. Refresh your driving skills and lower your car insurance rates with our convenient and affordable course options.

As a partner brand of DriversEd.com, I Drive Safely offers top-rated service and online driver safety education that you can count on.

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*Check your state page to see if you qualify to take one of our courses.