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  How do I know if NorthCal Driving School is licensed by California’s DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?

  While we do include NorthCal Driving School’s contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether NorthCal Driving School is certified by the State of California. We recommend that you either contact NorthCal Driving School directly or possibly the California DMV to find out if NorthCal Driving School is a licensed driver training school.
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  I’ve been told that either of my parents can monitor my driver training, so I don’t have to attend a Fremont California driving school like NorthCal Driving School to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that’s true or not?

  You will need to contact the California DMV or a state-approved driving school like NorthCal Driving School to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
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  What if I don’t know how to drive a stick-shift automobile? Does NorthCal Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my driver training?

  If you’re taking a Fremont California behind-the-wheel training class, chances are you don’t know how to drive ANY vehicle yet– stick or automatic. However, if you prefer an automatic vehicle then you should tell NorthCal Driving School that prior to enrolling in the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
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  I live in a remote area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will NorthCal Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?

  If you live in a rural area, chances are very good that a local driver training school like NorthCal Driving School will want you to be taught how to drive safely on the local area’s terrain. 
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  Can I get my California learner’s permit once I turn 14?

  Most likely, no. Most states have set the youngest age to obtain an instruction permit at 15 or 15½. You may want to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving instruction school like NorthCal Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in California.
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  Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Fremont California or do I also have to take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor?

  It depends on what the California’s laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to register for a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
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  Will California allow me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course before I actually receive my instruction permit?

  You will need to contact your state’s DMV office to find out. However, most states require that you receive your learner’s permit before you register with a driver training course.