Online Driver’s Education
The DMV-required course every California student under 18 completes before the permit test. Ten chapters and a final exam, taken entirely online.
California requires a driver under 18 to complete three things: 30 hours of driver education, 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel training, and 50 hours of supervised practice with a parent or guardian. This course is the first of the three.
It is written to be read in short sittings. Start and stop whenever you like — your progress is saved, and there is no classroom to attend.
- Ten chapters and a final exam
- DMV-approved throughout California
- For students aged 15½ and older
- No classroom attendance required
- Start and stop whenever you like
Three requirements, not two.
California asks for three things before an under-18 driver can take the test. Most schools only mention two.
- 130hours
Driver education
Classroom or online. Taken before the permit test.
From $59 online - 26hours
Behind-the-wheel training
With a DMV-licensed professional instructor. Three 2-hour lessons minimum.
- 350hours
Supervised practice
With a parent or guardian — 10 of them after dark.
The 6 hours of professional training and the 50 hours of practice are separate requirements — one does not count toward the other.