Driver's Education

DMV-Approved Online Course for California Teens

What Is Driver's Education?

Driver's education is a mandatory educational course that California requires all teens under the age of 17 and a half to complete before they can obtain a learner's permit. It's the very first step in the process of getting a California driver's license.

The course covers everything from traffic laws and road signs to the dangers of impaired driving and the responsibilities that come with operating a vehicle. It's designed to give new drivers the knowledge foundation they need before they ever get behind the wheel.

Without a driver's education certificate, the DMV will not issue a learner's permit to anyone under 17 and a half. If you're 17 and a half or older, driver's education is not required, but it's still highly recommended — the knowledge it provides makes you a safer, more informed driver.

How Our Online Course Works

Our DMV-approved driver's education course is designed to be convenient, thorough, and easy to complete from anywhere. Here's what makes it work for busy teens and families:

Self-Paced Learning

Work through the material at your own speed. There's no set class time — study when it works for you, whether that's after school, on weekends, or during a break.

Complete from Any Device

Access the course from a computer, tablet, or phone. All you need is an internet connection. Pick up right where you left off, anytime.

Video Lessons & Quizzes

Engaging video content paired with quizzes after each module helps reinforce what you've learned. It's designed to be interactive, not just reading walls of text.

DMV-Approved Curriculum

Our course meets all California DMV requirements. Upon completion, you receive a certificate of completion that the DMV accepts when you apply for your learner's permit.

Certificate Provided

Once you pass all the modules and the final quiz, your certificate of completion is provided. You'll need this document when you visit the DMV to take your written permit test.

Support When You Need It

Have questions about the course material or the permit process? Our team is available by phone or email to help you through it.

What You'll Learn

Our driver's education curriculum covers all the topics the California DMV requires, giving you a solid knowledge base for both the written permit test and real-world driving:

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
Vehicle safety features and maintenance basics
Freeway driving rules and safe merging techniques
Adverse weather and nighttime driving conditions
The California Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system

By the time you finish the course, you'll have the knowledge you need to confidently walk into the DMV and pass your written permit test.

Pricing

Driver's Ed Only

Online course — standalone

$30

DMV-approved online course
Self-paced — complete at your speed
Certificate of completion included
Access from any device

Best Value

BTW + Driver's Ed Bundle

6 hrs behind the wheel + online course

$489$519

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Everything in Driver's Ed
6 hours of behind-the-wheel training
Free pick-up and drop-off
Dual-control vehicle and certified instructor
Certificate of completion for the DMV

After Driver's Ed: Your Next Steps

Completing driver's education is an important milestone, but it's just the beginning. Here's what comes next on your path to a California driver's license:

Pass the DMV Written Permit Test

Bring your driver's education certificate to the DMV and take the written test. It's 46 multiple-choice questions — you need to get at least 38 right to pass.

Get Your Learner's Permit

Once you pass, the DMV issues your learner's permit. You can now start driving with a licensed adult (25 or older) in the car.

Complete Behind-the-Wheel Training

California requires 6 hours of professional instruction plus 50 hours of supervised practice. SOC covers the professional hours.

Take the DMV Road Test

After holding your permit for at least 6 months and completing all training, schedule your road test at the DMV.

Prepare for the Written Permit Test

Finished driver's ed and ready to ace the DMV written test? Practice with our free DMV practice tests. They cover road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and every other topic the DMV tests on.

Take Free Practice Tests