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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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HELP.. I need a drivers ed.

Hey there. I need a driver's ed so i could get my license.. in Burlingame area.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Like an official driver's ed school or you just want someone to do behind the wheel driving with you?

How many hours do you need and how much are you paying per hour?
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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I need the officcial school. i'm only 15 1/2 i'm turning 16 this coming october.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Ask at your school.

If nothing is available, then you go into the yellow pages to find a local real driving school.

Then you use the phone and call them to ask about courses, not the internet.

Most of them will be offering driving courses just for adults for traffic violations; but they also will offer the new driver education courses meant for teens/new drivers, just maybe not as frequently. If they don't offer the course, ask them which school they know may offer it.

So there you go, by using old school technology, you will have the info within 2-3 phone calls.

EDIT: http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/drivers-ed.php

so they do have online course too if you choose to do that.
 

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I just got seat time with my family and they signed off on a paper, I went to the DMV to take behind the wheel test.

You can't do that anymore? Or you don't have any family that drives?
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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don't need no stinkin' yellow pages. google works just fine.

Don't know about CA but GA allows a tax credit on parents' income taxes for driver's ed. You might ask the insurance agent who insures your parents' cars what school they recommend. They might have some deal for reduced rates and/or discounts on insurance.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I'm not yet studying. I just got here in the us last 3 months from the phils. do you have any idea how much will it cost?
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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$19 for an online course to pass the written test and get your learner's permit (allows you to drive with someone over 18).

This place seems associated with one of the local high schools. Looks legit.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderer.
I just got seat time with my family and they signed off on a paper, I went to the DMV to take behind the wheel test.

You can't do that anymore? Or you don't have any family that drives?
Times have changed buddy...you're revealing your age
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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$19 for an online course to pass the written test and get your learner's permit (allows you to drive with someone over 18).

This place seems associated with one of the local high schools. Looks legit.
If i would get this online course, will I be able to get my certificate?
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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reading it briefly, yes, they mail you the certificate after you complete the course. I'm sorry I'm not very familiar with CA regs (they are different in every state). Best check with someone locally.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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I'm not yet studying. I just got here in the us last 3 months from the phils. do you have any idea how much will it cost?
oh, I remember you wanted everything spoonfed to you.

You are only going to get so far in the world depending on others. If you can't determine the Process on HOW to get a driver's license without help, you're not going to get very far.

Go to DMV website links above, and review the process.

It tells you all the steps including links to places on how much things costs.

Do you want us to sign you up for the course and sharpen your pencils for you too? How about a snack? Should we give you a wakeup call to make sure you don't miss your appointment


sorry for the mean reply, but maybe it will motivate you to do your own work.

If you want something, you got to go out and get it, not just hope other people will do it for you.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Ohh I see. Do you know someone who lives in CA?
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Times have changed buddy...you're revealing your age
I suppose so!

I also got my DL in Illinois, not California, not sure if it's different... I think you're right though and i'm just getting old
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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It's okay. By the way thanks for the help
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Edit:
The above sites are privately run sites not official.

Here is official governmental site of CA DMV for the process for new drivers

Driver License Information for New Drivers

Ask your friends, or fellow students/teachers at school. They will know. If not, use the phone to call driving schools and ask.
 

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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I don't wanna be on the same roads as this kid if he's so helpless with everything. I'm predicting he's gonna hurt someone because he's going to be confused and not pay attention to where he's going.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Are you here on your own or do you have parents?
My kids took driver's ed classes from a local private company. You can find one near you by asking the local high schools or using Google or local yellow pages. When I was 16, it was part of the high school curriculum, but times have changed & driver's ed has been cut from almost all schools.

Driver's ed isn't a requirement to get a license, but you will save on insurance if you take it.
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Kinda have a feeling we're being punked on this thread... Kinda odd post and replies from the OP...
 
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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I got my driver's license kind of recently-ish, and Driver's Ed was required for me...I'm not sure why its so difficult for this kid to find a class doe.
 



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