Enjoy the Drive

• If you are under 17 and a half, then you must complete Drivers Education and receive a Certificate of Completion in the mail prior to the test. 
• You will also need to bring your Social Security Card, Acceptable Proof of Residency document and OFFICIAL Birth Certificate.  
• For more info on the permit process click here

• Study for the test, Your best resource for information is the current CA DMV Driver's Handbook. It is on-line or you can pick one up at the DMV. 
• Try Youtube.com as well for more helpful videos and testimonials. Most applicants fail on their first attempt, so be sure to study. 
• Check out. DMV's Practice Tests

• Some DMVs will require you to Make an Appointment for a DMV Office Visit. However, most DMVs will allow you to walk in and take the test. 
• Be sure to bring all of your paperwork with you. 
• The Exam is now done on a computer. Although, you may request a Paper Version of the test. 
• Once you pass the exam you will be given your Learners Permit.

• Call or Text us @ (707) 900-1269 to schedule your first Behind-the-Wheel lesson.  
• You must hold your Permit of 6 months from the day you passed the permit test, However, the first lesson will validate the permit making it legal to practice driving with parents or a licensed CA driver 25 years of age or older. 
• We recommend Spreading the lessons out over the 6 months. 
• Click here for more info on how our lessons go.

• There are 3 lessons, 2 hours each, which can be spread our over the 6 months that DMV requires minors to hold their permits. 
• A gold certificate of completion will be given to the student upon the finishing of the sixth hour. 
• Take this to DMV when you take your DMV Drive test. 
• Schedule your Drive Test at least 1 month ahead of time and be sure that you have your last lesson with us scheduled prior to the test date

• Show up 15 minutes early and check in. 
• You must be with a licensed driver and you must bring your Permit, Certificate of Completion, Registration and Insurance for the car you are using.  
• We offer our cars for rent if you can't borrow one from a friend or if yours is not up to par for the inspection.  
• Once you pass the exam, you will be given your temporary CA Drivers License until your hard copy arrives in the mail. 
• You will have 3 attempts to pass the test. You may reapply after your third attempt, but don''t worry, you do not have to redo the Drivers Ed or Behind-the-Wheel training.

"Thank you Dan, you were just the finish touch our son needed to get him not just test ready but more importantly "road ready".. He is now teaching us how to drive LOL Thanks again buddy we will send many more your way!!!!!"

"If you are looking for the right people to teach your teen how to drive ... this is the place!"

"Dan and the team are top notch! My daughter feels confident in her driving skills after each lesson. Our time is ending soon, but yours could be just beginning! You'd be smart to call them and get to cruising."

 "The best I've come across and I've got three kids so I know hahaha! Would and do recommend to everyone I know whom has a kid ready to drive! And the cars are bad a*" for learning to drive hahaha!!"

"Made learning to drive really comfortable and not scary at all. Dan and Kristina made my experience amazing. Thank you guys "

 "Dan and his team are AMAZING!! They are very informative, easy to talk to, and very accommodating to me and my daughter's needs!! A+ in my book!!"

 " I would highly recommend!! They have been amazing with my children! Dan has made driving so comfortable for my son, he looks forward to his lessons! They have already taught 2 of my children and will definitely be using next year for my daughter. Thank you!!"

 "I highly recommend Sweet Driving School. My son was very comfortable with Dan and looked forward to each lesson. Dan went above and beyond to accommodate us for his final lesson. Thanks!!!!"

 "Dan the instructor for my daughter was awesome he was very informative , awesome instructor !my daughter had her first driving lesson today and we love dan ! She says he’s really funny ! Look forward to the second one !"

"We were very happy with Dan at Sweet driving school. He was very patient and informative with our son. Also his laid back attitude provided for an extremely relaxed environment which allowed our son become a good driver. Because of Dans tutelage. Trent was able to score a perfect score on his driving test. Thanks again Sweet driving school."

 "Loved having Dan as my instructor, very patient and funny. I tell anyone who’s getting their permit to come here, thank you!!"

 "I remember being pretty nervous about my first driving appointment and you made it the best driving experience and I was very comfortable and not as nervous as I thought I’d be. I was sad when it was my last class because you are such a great driving instructor and person. Thank you for teaching me! I will always recommend Dan at Sweet Driving School!"