Hawthorne Traffic School FAQ's
Since Hawthorne Traffic School is listed on your website, does this mean they've been approved by the California DMV to offer driver training courses?
The list of driving schools on our webpage is provided as a convenience to our customers only. We CANNOT guarantee that every single school listed is fully-certified by the California DMV. You may want to call Hawthorne Traffic School directly to find out if they offer a state-certified behind-the-wheel training course.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in California?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for taking a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the California DMV to find out for sure.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Hawthorne Traffic School makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....stick OR automatic! If you prefer to do your behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Hawthorne Traffic School and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Hawthorne Traffic School can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Hawthorne Traffic School 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 rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Hawthorne Traffic School will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Hawthorne Traffic School to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before enrolling in their training course.
Can 14-year-olds get learner's permits to drive in California?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the California DMV or a California-approved driver training school like Hawthorne Traffic School to find out what the minimum age to drive is in California.
Do I have to complete a Hawthorne California drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Hawthorne Traffic School's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own laws, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a driver training course plus either a drivers education classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Hawthorne Traffic School if they offer one or both programs.
I have to take a behind-the-wheel class in Hawthorne California before California will give me my driver's license. Does Hawthorne Traffic School offer this type of course?
Hawthorne Traffic School does offer the safe driver training course in Hawthorne California that is required by the State of California. You will need to contact Hawthorne Traffic School directly for more information about the driver courses they offer and their class schedules.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a California driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the California DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to satisfy in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is hands-on driver training required in California in order to be licensed to drive a car?
Absolutely. All new drivers in California must enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can be issued a license to independently operate a motor vehicle.
Is it okay for me to sign up to take a driver training class in California before I receive my California learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to sign up to take a driver training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like Hawthorne Traffic School and request more information.
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