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Friday, October 09, 2009
My high school does not offer driver's ed, what should I do to earn my permit?
Alec from Brentwood High in Los Angeles: My school does not offer a driving coarse or anything about driving. I am 15 do I need to do something online before i get my permit?
Hello Alec, your grammar is, how shall I say it, very "coarse". But you sound like a good kid, so let me lend you a helping hand.
In the state of California, you can meet your drivers education requirement online or in an approved drivers ed classroom. Below is a link to the Drivers Ed Direct website, offering a CA DMV approved online drivers ed course. If you complete this course you will earn an official drivers ed certificate that you can bring to the DMV for your written permit test. Please remember you must be at least 15½ to get your permit, but can start your drivers ed at any time.
The link to the Drivers Ed Direct site is: www.DriversEdDirect.com.
Also, you can use promo code jonny10 to get an additional $10 off your drivers ed course.
Until next time Alec, good luck earning your permit and passing English - I'm sure you'll succeed admirably in both!
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Edited on: Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:39 PM
Categories: Drivers Ed, Learners Permit
Thursday, October 01, 2009
How can I schedule a license test at the DMV!?
Jay from La Costa Canyon, CA: I've been trying to contact the DMV for two months now. Their site keeps telling me 'You are ineligible to make a behind-the-wheel appointment online', and the phone number they list is always 'currently unavailable'. My parents aren't available to take me to the office...
How can I schedule a license test!?
Hello Jay, welcome to the joys of the California DMV. I once waited in line at the DMV once for 3 hours, and I loved every excruciating minute of it.
The number to call to schedule a driving test is: 1-800-777-0133. I feel your pain, this is a hard to reach number sometimes, especially during the holiday or back to school rush (when many kids try to get their license) and with all the budget cuts the state is going through. Your best bet is to get up early during the week and try to call them right when they open. Most California DMV office open at 8am, but check your local DMV for their hours of operation.
Also, just to double check, do you already have your learners permit? You need that first before getting your license. Also, if you are a minor, you will need to show them proof that you completed 6-hours of driving lessons.
Until next time Jay, get a good book, bring your iPod and headphones, and get ready for a nice peaceful wait at the DMV!
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