Q: Do I need to complete Driver Education and Driver Training to obtain a permit and a license?

A: Yes, if you are under 17 ½ years of age, you must complete Driver Education and Driver Training through a public or private school or a state-licensed professional driving school.

Q: What is the minimum age to enroll in a Driver Education classroom course?

A: There is no specific minimum age requirement to take the course. Upon completion, students will receive a state completion certificate.

Q: At what age can I take the test at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for my instruction permit?

A: You must be at least 15 ½ years old to take the instruction permit test.

Q: If I am between 15 ½ and 17 ½ years old when I finish Driver Education, what documents do I need to take the provisional permit test at the DMV?

A: You will need either the DL 400B Certificate of Completion for Classroom Driver Education or the DL 400C Certificate of Completion for Non-Classroom Driver Education (Online Course).

Q: What is the minimum age to take the test at the DMV for a minor's provisional license?

A: You must be at least 16 years old to take the test for a minor's provisional license.

Q: What are the restrictions for a minor's provisional license during the first 12 months after obtaining it?

A: For the first 12 months after receiving your license, you cannot drive between 11 PM and 5 AM. Additionally, you cannot transport passengers under the age of 20 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver aged 25 or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor.

Q: If I miss a day of the four-day Driver Education class, how can I make up the time?

A: You must make up any missed class time. You can do this at most of our locations. Simply call our office at (408) 972-1168 and press 2#. A list of class dates and locations will be provided. Please leave a message with your intended make-up date and location, or check our website for the class listings.

Q: How can I contact Economic Driving School via email?

A: You can reach us at information@economicdrivingschool.com.

Q: What is the phone number for Economic Driving School?

A: To contact us by phone, call (408) 972-1168. You can listen to recorded messages in mailboxes 1#, 2#, or 3#. After any message, you can leave a voice message of up to two minutes at the tone. You may also press # during the recording to leave a message.

Q: Does Economic Driving School offer online Driver Education?

A: Yes, we offer a DMV APPROVED Online Driver Education course. For more information and to register, please visit www.economicdrivingschool.com/online. Be cautious, as many online courses are not DMV approved.