California Online Drivers Ed
Complete your Driver Education requirement with our DMV-authorized online self-paced course. Perfect for teens and adults ready to start their driving journey.
Our Driver Education course meets the DMV requirement for teenagers between the ages of 15½ to 17½ as the first step in the driver license application process. If you are over 17½ you can apply for your license without the course but we still recommend it! Our course is all online so you can learn at your own pace.
Your Certificate of Completion will be sent by US Mail within one business day of course completion. Unfortunately, the DMV does not accept faxed or digital copies. Replacements for lost certificates or to correct mis-entered student information are subject to a $30 fee.
Once you receive your certificate, you can apply for your DMV Provisional Driver Permit (or "Learner's Permit"). After you have your permit, schedule your Behind the Wheel Training.
- Complete online at your own pace
- DMV-approved curriculum
- Certificate mailed within 1 business day
- $20 discount on Behind the Wheel Training
- 24/7 access to course materials
Upon completion, we'll send your Certificate of Completion by US Mail within one business day.
Sign In to ContinueWhy Choose Our DMV-Approved Online Drivers Ed?
Our comprehensive online driver education program is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to become a safe, responsible driver.
Complete the course at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
Fully authorized by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
Official completion certificate mailed within 1 business day
Perfect for teens 15½-17½ and adults who want to learn
Drivers Ed in the Bay Area
Teens anywhere in the Bay Area take this drivers ed course online, then do their six hours of behind-the-wheel training with our driving instructors, who pick up in 38 cities from San Francisco to San Jose.
Drivers Ed Questions
The questions we are asked most often. For scheduling, payment, and instructor policies, see our full FAQ.
- Who has to take drivers ed in California?
- Every learner's permit applicant under 17½ must finish a DMV-approved driver education course before the DMV will issue the permit. Applicants 17½ and older can skip it, but many adults take it anyway to learn the rules of the road before the knowledge test.
- How long is online drivers ed?
- The course covers the 30 hours of driver education California requires. It is self-paced and open around the clock, so you can sign in and out as often as you like and pick up where you left off.
- How much does drivers ed cost?
- The full course is $49, and the mailed DMV certificate is included. Students who go on to book behind-the-wheel training with us get $20 off their lessons.
- How do I get my drivers ed certificate?
- We mail your Certificate of Completion within one business day of finishing the course, and it usually arrives in about five business days. The DMV accepts only the original, so a scan or email copy will not work. A replacement for a lost or incorrect certificate is $30.
- What comes after drivers ed?
- Take your certificate to the DMV and apply for your learner's permit, which can be issued from age 15½. With the permit in hand, book your six hours of behind-the-wheel training. Supervised practice with a licensed adult can begin once your first professional lesson is done.
- Is drivers ed the same as behind-the-wheel training?
- No. Drivers ed is the online course on traffic law and safe driving. Behind-the-wheel training is six hours in the car with a DMV-licensed instructor. Drivers under 18 need both before they can take the road test.
Ready to Start Your Driving Journey?
Join thousands of students who have successfully completed their driver education with us. Get started today and take the first step toward your driver's license.