Driver's Education in Newport Beach, CA

$30 — FREE with Behind the Wheel bundle

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Looking for driver's education in Newport Beach? SOC Driving School serves Newport Beach students from our Laguna Hills office, just 15 min from our Laguna Hills office. With 18 years of experience and a 98% pass rate, we are Orange County's most trusted driving school.

California requires all teens under 17 and a half to complete a DMV-approved driver's education course before they can obtain a learner's permit. The course covers traffic laws, road signs, impaired driving laws, and the responsibilities of operating a vehicle.

What's Included in Driver's Education in Newport Beach

  • DMV-approved online course — meets all California requirements
  • Fully self-paced: study from any device, anytime, anywhere
  • Engaging video lessons paired with quizzes after each module
  • Certificate of completion provided for your DMV permit application
  • FREE when bundled with Behind the Wheel training ($489 total)

Curriculum Covered

California traffic laws and regulations
Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
Right-of-way rules at intersections and crosswalks
DUI and drug-impaired driving laws and consequences
Defensive driving strategies and hazard perception
Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles
Freeway driving rules and safe merging techniques
The California Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system

Study Online from Newport Beach

Our DMV-approved online driver's education course is available 24/7, so you can study from the comfort of your Newport Beach home on any device. Log in and out as many times as you need — your progress is saved automatically.

When you're ready for your learner's permit, your nearest DMV is the Costa Mesa DMV at 650 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Need help preparing for the written test? Check out our free DMV practice tests to study the questions you'll see on exam day.

Driver's Education Pricing

$30

FREE with Behind the Wheel bundle

Bundle Driver's Ed with Behind the Wheel training for $489 total — that's Driver's Ed completely FREE. The bundle includes the full online course plus 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction, pick-up and drop-off, and a dual-control vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Driver's Education in Newport Beach

Who needs to take driver's education?
California requires all teens under 17 and a half to complete a DMV-approved driver's education course before getting a learner's permit. If you're 17 and a half or older, it's not required but still recommended.
How long does the online course take to complete?
The course is fully self-paced, so it depends on you. Most students finish within a few weeks, studying a bit each day. You can log in and out as many times as you need — your progress is saved automatically.
What happens after I finish driver's education?
You'll receive a certificate of completion. Bring it to the DMV to take the written permit test (46 multiple-choice questions, 38 correct to pass). Once you pass, the DMV issues your learner's permit and you can begin behind-the-wheel training.
Where do you pick up students in Newport Beach?
We pick up anywhere in Newport Beach — at home, school, or any convenient location. We serve zip codes: 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663.

Other Services Available in Newport Beach

Behind the Wheel Training

$489

6 hours (three 2-hour sessions)

DMV Test Prep

$195

1-hour practice + car for your road test

Adult Driving Lessons

$170

2-hour lesson; $80/hr additional hours

Ready for Driver's Education in Newport Beach?

Register today and join thousands of Orange County drivers who passed with SOC.

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