Frequently Asked Questions / Terms

Q. Are online and home study driver education courses legal in Califomia?
A. Yes! The DMV accepts online and home study courses from both state licensed driving schools and Department of Education licensed private schools.

Q. Who is required to take California Driver Education?
A. Teens ages 15 to 17 1/2 are required to take the course. After 17 1/2 you no longer need driver education. You will still need to take driver training in order to get your permit prior to your 18th birth day.

Q. Where do you get the DMV Certificate of Completion forms?
A. The DMV issues the driver education completion forms to our school. Only licensed schools with an accepted curriculum can receive these certificates.

Q. Do you have a secure site?
A. Yes! Your security and privacy are safe with us. Our site is protected with hacker safe protection software so you can purchase with confidence.

Q. When I'm done with my online course will I be able to print my certificate from the web site.
A. No. This is a common misconception when purchasing an online course. The DMV does not allow schools to reproduce their certificates via the internet. We must issue you the DMV certificate. We send this to you through the mail. Certificates are mailed the business day after the course is completed. (Rush delivery available!!)

Q. Can I have my certificate faxed to me?
A. No. The DMV will not accept a reproduced copy of any certified materials including DMV issued completion certificates. This includes faxes, photo copies, e-mails, scans and computer printouts.

Q. Why shouldn't we wait and take drivers ed in public school for free?
A. Most schools no longer offer driver ed. Those that do only have limited space for students. These courses can take up to 6 weeks. Our course allows you to finish as quickly as you can complete the material.

Q. Why take an online or home study course?
A. Today's students have busier schedules than ever before. After school sports, drama, music, student government and other activities are taking up more time. Homework assignments are getting heavier, especially in world history, algebra and computer classes. Everyone is striving to raise their SAT scores and get admitted to a good college. It makes more sense to study at home on your own schedule in your spare time.

Q. Do I still need to take driver training?
A. Yes, after you complete our course, you still need to sign up with a local driver training school for six hours of behind the wheel instruction.

Q. How long does it take to receive the home study class materials?
A. We mail your class materials by Priority Mail within one business day of receiving your registration form and payment. The mail seems to take about two days each way depending on where you live in California. Allowing for Sundays and postal holidays, you should receive the materials within a week at the most.

Q. Who can take this class?
A. Any high school student in California. Also, California students who are studying out of state as exchange students, etc., but who plan to apply for their license in California when they return. (We do not mail to addresses outside the United States, but you may have the study materials sent to your family here who can hold them until they are needed.

Q. What's the difference between DMV forms OL237 and DL387?
A. Just the number. Both certificates are recognized as completion of driver education by the DMV.

Q. What if I lose or misplace my DMV certificate after completing the class?
A. DMV Completion Certificates are serially numbered and strictly controlled by DMV. We must have a signed letter from a parent stating that the certificate was lost or destroyed and there is a $25.00 processing fee to issue a replacement certificate. Do not lose your certificate.

Q. Are there any refunds on your driver ed courses or programs?
A. Refunds are not given on home study driver ed materials that have already been shipped out, or online courses that have already been started. Refunds to courses that have not been sent out or started will result in a $10 fee to offset merchant account fees. Refunds will not be issued after one year for any reason.

Q. What happens if more than two certificates need to be sent to me?
A. We recomend that you upgrade to Priority shipping when you pass the course . If no upgrade is made and at least two certificates have been sent you will be required to pay for the $30 Federal Express option to have the certificate tracked to ensure delivery.

Q. What if I have other questions?
A. Use our contact form to direct any additional questions.

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