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Course: San Jose California Online Driver Education Courses
Purpose: To obtain yours San Jose California Learners Permit or Drivers License
Price: $19.99 – lowest price in the San Jose California!
Description: Our San Jose California drivers ed courses are fast, fun and easy! No other San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose California Licensing Procedures

Starting the process of applying for your San Jose California learner's permit or first San Jose California driver license can seem very daunting at first, so it helps to have as much information handy as possible. San Jose California has a graduated driver license program for San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose California driver's licenses. They are: San Jose California learner's permit, San Jose California teen driver's license, and the regular San Jose California driver's license. Here's a simple outline of the requirements and restrictions for each license type:

 

San Jose 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 San Jose California driver's license
  • cannot drive with passengers under 21 (except siblings)

 

San Jose 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

 

San Jose 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.

San Jose California Learner Permit or San Jose California Provisional License

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

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

 

At your local San Jose 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 San Jose California instructional driver license, or San Jose 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 San Jose California driver's license. You can find a few sample tests on the San Jose California DMV website here.

 

San Jose California Teen Driver's License

If you're 18 or have had your San Jose California learner's permit for at least 6 months, you're ready to try for a San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose California driver's license road test. After you pass your driving test, you'll receive an interim San Jose California license (valid for 60 days) until your San Jose California photo license comes in the mail. If you fail the San Jose California driving test, you have to wait two weeks before taking it again.

San Jose California Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

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

If you only have your San Jose 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 San Jose California DMV website.

San Jose California Auto Insurance San Jose California Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your San Jose California drivers license, you're almost ready to drive. What else is need? Auto insurance, of course. Any vehicle registered in San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose California learner's permit or San Jose California provisional license may be suspended.

San Jose California Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

As a new San Jose California driver, it's important that you learn and take seriously the San Jose California drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Upon your first San Jose 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 San Jose California DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and San Jose California license suspension or even San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose California.

San Jose California Online Driver Education

As stated above, any 16-year-old applicants who would like to apply for a San Jose 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 San Jose California online driver education course. Check with your local San Jose California DMV regarding approved online driver education classes.


San Jose Online Driver's Ed Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to pay for the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers education course?
It is not necessary to pay for the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers ed course before starting your San Jose California online drivers education course.  You can select the “pay later” option, but you must pay prior to taking the final examination. 
When can I expect to get the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California internet drivers ed certificate of completion?
It depends on the preferred method of shipment that you select at registration. DriverEdToGo.com offers several convenient options for shipping your San Jose California certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online San Jose 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 (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight certificate of completion delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or Saturday delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
Is DriverEdToGo.com's website secure if I want to either give out a credit card number or pay by check?
Yes!  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 payment by either credit card, check or online check, and all of these methods are 100% secure on our website.
What is the cost of the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers ed course or San Jose California online new drivers course?
The DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $19.99.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.

Please be aware that while in some states DriverEdToGo.com is 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 office.

I would like to take the San Jose California internet drivers education course. How old do I need to be?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   Please check with the San Jose California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), San Jose California Department of Education, or San Jose California Department of Driver License Services to make sure that you are old enough to take San Jose California driver education.

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 San Jose California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
If I fail the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California internet drivers education course final exam, can I take it again?
Yes!  Once you finish the San Jose California drivers ed internet course, you must take a San Jose California final exam.  If you don't pass the San Jose California test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
If I pass your San Jose California online drivers education course, do I get a break on my San Jose California auto insurance premium?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a San Jose California internet driver education course.  If you are not certain whether your San Jose California insurance provider offers discounts for San Jose California teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this San Jose California online drivers ed course.
Can my San Jose 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 San Jose California internet driver education course.   For example, it's perfectly fine if you take one part of the San Jose 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 San Jose California online drivers education course?
Yes.  You may take breaks as often as needed for the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers education course.  DriverEdToGo.com is easy, fun and -- most importantly -- convenient!
How many days do I need to wait for my San Jose California online drivers education certificate of completion?
How quickly you get your San Jose California online drivers ed certificate of completion depends upon the shipping method you select at registration.  We offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express.  Depending upon how quickly you need your San Jose California certificate, you receive it in as little as 24 hours.
How many hours will I spend on the San Jose California online drivers ed course?
You should expect to spend about 30 hours taking the San Jose California online driver education course. If you live in a state that does not require timers, however, you may end up spending less than 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 office.
I am part of the way through my San Jose California online drivers' ed course. Is it too late for me to request a refund?
Nope! DriverEdToGo.com is unique in the San Jose California online driver education industry because we allow you to request a refund for the San Jose California online driver education course at ANY point during the course, as long as your San Jose California certificate of completion has not been shipped.  Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
Does the San Jose California online driver education course on DriverEdToGo.com have any options that will make it accessible for people who have trouble reading large amounts of text?
Yes it does. For those with vision problems, our “Read Along” option will ease the strain on your eyes during the San Jose California online driver education course. It reads the San Jose California online learners permit course material aloud as you follow along with the online text.
How can I find out if the San Jose California internet drivers ed course is San Jose California DMV/DVS approved?
The San Jose California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) will be able to tell you whether DriverEdToGo.com will fulfill your state's driver education requirements or whether DriverEdToGo.com may be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.
I’m ready to take the San Jose California learners permit test. What San Jose California driver education documents do I need before I can do that?
Generally, when you apply for your learner's permit, you will be asked to provide a certificate of completion showing that you have passed a state-approved driver education online course, like the one DriverEdToGo.com offers to new San Jose California drivers like yourself.  Be sure to have your DriverEdToGo.com certificate of completion with you when you go to take your San Jose California learner's permit written test.  (Again, this is a general rule and may not apply in San Jose California).
Is there any special preparation that I need to do before I take the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online quizzes?
Yes, it would be advisable to closely review and study the DriverEdToGo.com San Jose California online drivers ed course material.  If you do so, you should be prepared for a San Jose California internet drivers ed course quiz at the end of each chapter. 
I'm having trouble deciding between taking the online San Jose California driver education course and the classroom San Jose California driver education course? Why should I take the San Jose California online course?
The main difference is the flexibility that we offer. If you hate dull lectures, then DriverEdToGo.com is just what you need! With our San Jose California online drivers ed course, you have the freedom to learn at your own pace, without sitting in a classroom for hours at a time. Even if you live in a state where online driver education is not allowed, the San Jose California driver ed course offered by DriverEdToGo.com can still be a valuable resource that will 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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