WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET A PROVISIONAL PERMIT?

First, you need to complete a Driver Education course, either an online course or one taught by a licensed instructor. If your schedule necessitates taking an online course, we recommend, Welcomedriver.com.

When you have completed the Driver Education course, a certificate of completion will be mailed to you (allow 5-7 mailing days). Take the completion certificate and several other documents to the DMV to be eligible to take the written test for your Provisional Permit.

You also must be at least 15 ½ to be issued a permit. Take the following things to the DMV as well: a registered copy of your birth certificate (the one with your baby picture doesn’t work!) a passport or legal presence document, a document that has your name, parent name, and address, like a report card and the application fee (currently $33.00). Complete the online application (DL44) at dmv.ca.gov prior to or once you arrive at the DMV (you will need your social security number). Your parent must also show a valid California driver’s license and bill (TID or PG&E) that shows their name and your same address.

It is illegal to drive on a Provisional Permit before the completion of the first driving lesson. Once you have your permit, call us at 632.5957 or text at 678.6350 to set up your first appointment.

DO I NEED A PERMIT IF I AM OVER 18?
Yes! However, if you are 18 years of age or over you are not required to do the driver’s education before taking the written permit test, and you are not required to take behind-the-wheel drivers training.

When practicing driving, while 18 or older, and with a valid permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed California driver 18 years of age or older.

Turlock Driving School offers lessons to students of all ages and highly recommends having a licensed instructor before taking the driver evaluation test.

HOW MANY HOURS OF BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION AM I REQUIRED TO TAKE PRIOR TO BEING ELIGIBLE TO TAKE MY DRIVERS EVALUATION TEST?
All permitted drivers, who will be taking the driver evaluation test under the age of 18, are required to take a total of 6 hours of licensed behind-the-wheel instruction.

Along with those 6 hours, you are required to do a total of 50 behind-the-wheel practice hours, 10 of which are at night, with a licensed California driver, over the age of 25.

HOW CAN I PAY FOR MY LESSONS?
Turlock Driving School offers two payment methods.

You are welcome to pay CASH at time of lesson, or be invoiced, and pay with debit/credit, at no additional fee, prior to the lesson.

Rates are based on student age and location. Discount bundle payment plans are available.

HOW DO I BOOK MY LESSONS?
You can book your lessons by calling our office during normal business hours.

Monday- Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
(209)632-5957

Permit information will be needed upon booking your first appointment, please have that available.

DO I HAVE TO HAVE MY PERMIT WITH ME WHEN TAKING BEHIND THE WHEEL DRIVERS TRAINING?
Absolutely! Whenever you are behind the wheel, whether with an instructor or other California licensed driver over the age of 25, you must physically have your permit with you.
DO I HAVE TO SCHEDULE ALL 6 HOURS OF BEHIND THE WHEEL DRIVERS TRAINING AT ONE TIME?
No. If you are under the age of 18, you will be required to hold your permit for a minimum of 6 months, Turlock driving school suggests spreading the 6 required hours (broken down into 3 – 2 hour lessons) over those 6 months.

Suggested lesson timeline:

First lesson- As soon as possible upon receiving your permit. your permit is not valid until you have completed your first behind the wheel lesson.

Second Lesson- after doing approximately 20 hours of behind the wheel practice (approx. 2 months)

Third Lesson – a week to 5 days prior to the scheduled driver’s evaluation test. It is suggested that you set both of these appointments 90 days in advance.