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Course: Bakersfield California Online Driver Education Courses
Purpose: To obtain yours Bakersfield California Learners Permit or Drivers License
Price: $19.99 – lowest price in the Bakersfield California!
Description: Our Bakersfield California drivers ed courses are fast, fun and easy! No other Bakersfield California driver ed course makes getting your learners permit or drivers license so much fun! Our courses contain brand new videos, interactive video games, award-winning animations, and much more!
Certificate: Once you complete this Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course, we will send you a certificate of completion via regular US Mail or through one of our convenient FedEx shipping options.

What You Need to Know About Bakersfield California Licensing Procedures

Starting the process of applying for your Bakersfield California learner's permit or first Bakersfield California driver license can seem very daunting at first, so it helps to have as much information handy as possible. Bakersfield California has a graduated driver license program for Bakersfield California drivers ages 15 and a half to 18, and there are a number of things we want you to be aware of to make sure that applying for your Bakersfield California driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let's begin, shall we?

Types of Licenses

You should be made familiar with the three basic types of Bakersfield California driver's licenses. They are: Bakersfield California learner's permit, Bakersfield California teen driver's license, and the regular Bakersfield California driver's license. Here's a simple outline of the requirements and restrictions for each license type:

 

Bakersfield California Learner's Permit

  • must be at least 15 and a half years of age, but under 18
  • must be accompanied by a person at least 25 years of age who also has a Bakersfield California driver's license
  • cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except siblings)

 

Bakersfield California Teen Driver's License

  • must be 18 or have had learner's permit at least 6 months
  • late night driving is restricted (see details below)
  • requires passing a road test
  • cannot transfer passengers under 21 until 1-year probationary period has passed

 

Bakersfield California Driver's License

  • must be 18 or have had teen driver's license for one year
  • no further restrictions apply

Now that you've been introduced to the different types of licenses, here's what you need to know about applying for each one.

Bakersfield California Learner Permit or Bakersfield California Provisional License

Although you have to be at least 16 to apply for your first Bakersfield California driver's license, when you're 15 and a half you can apply for a Bakersfield California provisional license, otherwise known as a Bakersfield California learner's permit.

So if you're 15 and a half or older, take the following to your local Bakersfield California DMV.

 

At your local Bakersfield California DMV, you'll have to pass a vision exam, as well as a traffic laws and sign test.  Once you pass the written exam and vision test, you'll receive your Bakersfield California instructional driver license, or Bakersfield California learner's permit. This license will enable you to practice driving providing you have someone 25 years or older in the seat next to you as you learn. However, the driver accompanying you must have a Bakersfield California driver's license. You can find a few sample tests on the Bakersfield California DMV website here.

 

Bakersfield California Teen Driver's License

If you're 18 or have had your Bakersfield California learner's permit for at least 6 months, you're ready to try for a Bakersfield California teen driver's license! But before you do so, you must complete the following requirements:

  • Be able to provide proof of financial responsibility (more on this later).
  • Completed driver education
  • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a professional driving instructor 
  • 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 or older (at least ten of these practice hours must have been done at night)
  • Have your Bakersfield California learner's license for at least 6 months

Because you only get three chances to pass the road test, we strongly suggest getting as much driving practice as you can! Any 16-year-old applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when taking the Bakersfield California driver's license road test. After you pass your driving test, you'll receive an interim Bakersfield California license (valid for 60 days) until your Bakersfield California photo license comes in the mail. If you fail the Bakersfield California driving test, you have to wait two weeks before taking it again.

Bakersfield California Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

There are several restrictions you need to be aware of regarding your Bakersfield California learner's license or Bakersfield California provisional drivers license.

If you only have your Bakersfield California learner's permit, you must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or person over 25 who has at least one year of driving experience. The person who is supervising you must sit in the front passenger seat. In addition, you cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except brothers or sisters).

If you have a teen driver's license but are under 18, you are not permitted to drive a vehicle between 11AM and 5AM for the first twelve months unless have a parent, legal guardian with you. Also, you cannot transfer passengers under 21 until your 1 year probationary period has passed.

Exceptions to this restriction are made in the following cases:

  • You have a medical necessity
  • You are participating in a school activity
  • You have an employment necessity
  • You must transport a family member
  • You are an emancipated minor.

If you have further questions, go to the teen page on the Bakersfield California DMV website.

Bakersfield California Auto Insurance Bakersfield California Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Bakersfield California drivers license, you're almost ready to drive. What else is need? Auto insurance, of course. Any vehicle registered in Bakersfield California must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum coverage is $15,000 for personal injury and $30,000 for 2 or more persons, and $5,000 for property damage. If you are found to be driving without Bakersfield California mandatory liability insurance, you could face a fine of up to $500 plus court costs. If you are involved in an accident and cannot provide proof of insurance, your Bakersfield California learner's permit or Bakersfield California provisional license may be suspended.

Bakersfield California Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a new Bakersfield California driver, it's important that you learn and take seriously the Bakersfield California drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Upon your first Bakersfield California DUI offense, you face:

  • Imprisonment of 96 hours to 6 months
  • A fine of $390 to $1000
  • Your license will also be suspended for 6 months
  • Also, you will have to complete a Driving Under the Influence Program
  • And may be ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device.

Further Bakersfield California DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Bakersfield California license suspension or even Bakersfield California license revocation. As a young driver, now is the time to learn good habits, and one of the most important of these is DON'T EVER DRIVE DRUNK!

Studies show a strong link between text messaging and traffic accidents. Therefore, as of September 2008 the Bakersfield California Legislature passed a ban on text messaging while driving. Driving while texting carries a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each additional offense. No points will be issued on your Bakersfield California drivers license. Drivers under 18 are also prohibited from using a cell phone or wireless device from driving. All drivers must use a hands free device for their cell phone while driving in Bakersfield California.

Bakersfield California Online Driver Education

As stated above, any 16-year-old applicants who would like to apply for a Bakersfield California driver license must have completed at least 50 driving hours (signed by a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor) and at least 6 hours of an approved Bakersfield California online driver education course. Check with your local Bakersfield California DMV regarding approved online driver education classes.


Bakersfield Online Driver's Ed Frequently Asked Questions

May I start the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course now, but pay later?
Yes, you may start the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online drivers education course now, and you can select the “pay later” option.  However, you will need to pay either by credit card, online check, check, or money order prior to taking the final exam.
How long do I need to wait before receiving the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California internet drivers ed certificate of completion?
It depends on your selected method of shipping at registration.  You can choose DriverEdToGo.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Bakersfield California certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online Bakersfield California traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Bakersfield California traffic school course on a Friday, we offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
If I sign up for the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course, how safe is my personal and payment information?
It is secure.  DriverEdToGo.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We offer several payment methods for our Bakersfield California internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
I have a discount code. May I use it when I take the Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course?
Yes.  The regular price of DriverEdToGo.com's Bakersfield California online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $19.99.  However, if you have a "refer a friend" discount code, a discount may be available.
Can the Bakersfield California DMV/DVS office tell me if I am old enough to take a Bakersfield California online drivers ed course?
We do recommend that you check with the Bakersfield California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or DVS, Bakersfield California Department of Education, or Bakersfield California Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take Bakersfield California driver education.  In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit. 
If I fail the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California internet drivers education course final exam, can I take it again?
Yes!  Once you finish the Bakersfield California drivers ed internet course, you must take a Bakersfield California final exam.  If you don't pass the Bakersfield California test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
After I take the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online new drivers' course, Will there be any discount on my Bakersfield California insurance?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your Bakersfield California insurance provider offers discounts for Bakersfield California teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this Bakersfield California online drivers education course.
Can my Bakersfield California online driver education course be taken from many computers, or do I need to use the same computer for the entire course?
You do not need to use same computer for the entire Bakersfield California internet driver education course.   For example, it's perfectly fine if you take one part of the Bakersfield California online drivers ed course at school and another part from home!  Any computer with internet access will work. 
May I take frequent breaks during the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online drivers education course?
Yes.  You may take breaks as often as needed for the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online drivers education course.  DriverEdToGo.com is easy, fun and -- most importantly -- convenient!
I really need to receive my Bakersfield California online drivers ed certificate overnight. Is this possible?
Yes it is possible.  We offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can select a shipping method at registration.  Depending upon how quickly you need your Bakersfield California certificate, you receive it in as little as 24 hours.
How much time will I spend taking the Bakersfield California online drivers ed course?
You can expect to spend 30 hours taking the Bakersfield California online driver ed course offered by DriverEdToGo.com.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

Please be aware that while in some states DriverEdToGo.com will be sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states DriverEdToGo.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if DriverEdToGo.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV/DVS office.

I don’t think I will be able to complete my Bakersfield California online driver education course. Can I get a refund?
Yes you can!  Unlike our competitors, who do not allow requests for refunds after a certain point in the Bakersfield California driver education course, DriverEdToGo.com allows you to request a refund for the Bakersfield California online driver education course at ANY point during the course, as long as your Bakersfield California certificate of completion has not been shipped.  Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
What if I have trouble reading large amounts of text? Does the Bakersfield California driver education course on DriverEdToGo.com have any options that will help me?
Yes.  Once you begin the Bakersfield California driver education online course, we will give you the option of ordering our "Read Along" feature which reads the material aloud as you follow along with the Bakersfield California online drivers ed class text.
Is the Bakersfield California DriverEdToGo.com internet drivers ed course approved by the Bakersfield California DMV/DVS?
Please be aware that although DriverEdToGo.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states DriverEdToGo.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if DriverEdToGo.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Bakersfield California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
Is there any special paperwork I’ll need before I’ll be allowed to learn to drive a car?

Yes, however the specific documents you will need before taking the learner's permit test varies from state to state.  Most likely, you will need to present a certificate of completion showing you have successfully completed a Bakersfield California driver education online course.  However, Bakersfield California may or may not need additional documentation from you including, but not limited to, proof of U.S. citizenship, parental consent forms, or proof of school enrollment.  We recommend that you contact the Bakersfield California DMV, or visit its website, to learn exactly what paperwork the Bakersfield California DMV will need you to present when you apply for your Bakersfield California learner's permit test.


Generally, you’re allowed to take the Bakersfield California learners permit test as soon as you have the following documents: the Bakersfield California driver education certificate of completion and the Bakersfield California driver training certificate of enrollment. With this paperwork, you’re eligible to begin learning to drive and can go to the Bakersfield California licensing office in your area to take the Bakersfield California learners permit test. Again, this is a general rule and may not apply in Bakersfield California.

Is there any special preparation that I need to do before I take the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online quizzes?
Yes, it would be advisable to closely review and study the DriverEdToGo.com Bakersfield California online drivers ed course material.  If you do so, you should be prepared for a Bakersfield California internet drivers ed course quiz at the end of each chapter. 
What makes the Bakersfield California online driver education course a better option than the Bakersfield California classroom driver education course?
The difference is simple: with Bakersfield California online drivers ed at DriverEdToGo.com, you don't have spend hours in a classroom listening to a teacher. DriverEdToGo.com allows students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. If your state does not approve online driver education, then you may have to attend a Bakersfield California driver ed class.  If that's the case, the Bakersfield California driver ed course offered by DriverEdToGo.com can still be a useful learning tool that will further enhance the things you learn in the classroom.
Does DriverEdToGo.com require any identification to take its online drivers ed course?
Although many states do not require us to verify the identity of our students, some states do.  If your state has this requirement (we’ll let you know if it does), it will likely take the form of us asking you personal questions at various times during the course.
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