New Method Driving School FAQ's
Is New Method Driving School a licensed driving school in California?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California. We highly recommend that you contact New Method Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out for sure if New Method Driving School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of California.
I've been told that either of my parents can supervise my behind-the-wheel training, so I don't have to attend a Oakland California driving school like New Method Driving School to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the California DMV or a state-approved driver training school like New Method Driving School to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
I can't drive a stick-shift. Will New Method Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training on an automatic-shift vehicle?
We recommend that you contact New Method Driving School and ask them if you can do your behind-the-wheel training using a vehicle that has an automatic shift before signing up to take their behind-the-wheel training course.
I live in a small rural town, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my behind-the-wheel training with New Method Driving School include learning how to drive in remote areas? Or do they just offer training for city driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to know how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the driver training you receive from New Method Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
I just turned 14 years old. Am I eligible to apply for my learner's permit in California?
Probably not. The minimum age requirement for holding a learners permit in most states is 15 1/2. You should contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as New Method Driving School to find out more information about the minimum age requirement in California.
Do you know if the laws in California require new teen-aged drivers to take a driver training course in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to register for a behind-the-wheel training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a driver ed classroom or online course.
I am looking to sign up to take a Oakland California drivers education course. Can New Method Driving School assist me with this?
Yes. defensive driving courses are available in Oakland California through New Method Driving School. Please contact New Method Driving School directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
How do I get a drivers license in Oakland California?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom drivers education course and a driver training course. New Method Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in California.
What does the law in California say about driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. California law states that new drivers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Can I register for a California behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my California learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to sign up to take a driver training course. You should contact a driving school like New Method Driving School and ask for more information.
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