Before a new driver begins his/her behind-the-wheel training, there are several procedures to follow:
Complete Driver's Education
We recommend taking your Driver's Education course online. It's quick and easy to get started with MyCaliforniaPermit.com.
Study the free drivers ed course online, anytime and anywhere at MyCaliforniaPermit.com Students and Parents can review and use the course for free. The only charge is for the final test, and the ability to retake it until you pass! Purchase the final test (registration: $65) and get $30 off by using the code: JACK STACK (only available to our driving students).
After passing the test, your certificate of completion is shipped free within 3 days.
Get Your Permit
- Obtain a Certificate of Enrollment by calling us at (925) 939-0225. Tell us you have received your Certificate of Completion from MyCaliforniaPermit.com and now need to enroll in driver’s training for your behind-the-wheel course.
- Once you enroll, we will give you a "Certificate of Enrollment" (DMV form OL392). You now will have two certificates.
- Call for your DMV appointment to take your written California Permit Test.
When you go to the DMV you must have with you the following four things:
- Certificate of Completion -OL237
- Certificate of Enrollment -OL392
- Your Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
After getting your California Permit call us again to continue with your Behind the Wheel Driver's Training.
Complete Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training with Jack Stack
Upon completing the first two steps, the California DMV requires that new drivers must complete six hours of actual behind-the-wheel (controlling the vehicle) training that does not exceed two hours per day.
We offer four 90-minute sessions, and recommend that new students practice driving with an adult in between our behind-the-wheel sessions. Before a new driver can test for their driver license, the California DMV requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice that includes 10 hours of driving during darkness.
We prefer separating sessions over the six month period a student must have during his or her permit process. Our system allows us to address any bad driving habits, so that we may build a better understanding of our students' needs.
Take a California DMV Behind-the-Wheel Driver Test
Upon completing behind-the-wheel training sessions, and your 50 hours of supervised driving, you can now schedule a behind-the-wheel driver test with the California DMV. Good luck!
Driver License Process Timeline:
If you want to know what the timeline is for the Driver License process, you can visit MyCaliforniaPermit.com.
