Marina Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Marina Driving School a licensed driving school in California?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer hands-on driving courses in California. We highly recommend that you contact Marina Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out for sure if Marina Driving School offers driver training courses that have been approved by the State of California.
Could I just have my mother or father teach me how to drive instead of paying money to enroll in a professional driver training course?
It depends on which state you live in. There are some states which permit you to do your hands-on driver training with a parent or guardian instead of attending a professional driving school. However many states require that new drivers take a professionally-taught driver training course. We recommend that you check with your state's DMV office to find out if your parent or guardian can fill the role as your behind-the-wheel driving instructor.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Marina Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my behind-the-wheel training?
Since you're enrolling in a Oakland California driver training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Marina Driving School know what your preference is before registering for their behind-the-wheel class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Marina Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a remote area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Marina Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and other types of rugged terrain. You may wish to contact Marina Driving School to find out exactly what their driver training course includes before signing up to take their training course.
Can 14-year-olds get learner's permits to drive in California?
Most states have set the minimum age for applying for a learner's permit at 15 or 15 1/2. However, some states do allow 14-year-olds to get a learner's permit. You may want to contact the California DMV or a California-approved driver training school like Marina Driving School to find out what the minimum age to drive is in California.
Will I be required to sign up for both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Oakland California?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to sign up for both a drivers education course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course.
If I need to register for a Oakland California driver training program, can Marina Driving School help?
Yes. Marina Driving School offers driving instruction in Oakland California. For more information about the type of driver training Marina Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
How do I get a drivers license in Oakland California?
In most states, pre-licensed teens are required to complete both a classroom drivers education course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Marina Driving School may be able to help you fulfill the behind-the-wheel training portion in California.
Do I have to take a Oakland California behind-the-wheel training course in order to get a driver's license?
Yes. All drivers in California must successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please contact Marina Driving School for information on the types of driver training courses they offer in Oakland California.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course like the one that Marina Driving School offers?
You will need to contact Marina Driving School or the California DMV to find out if you are allowed to sign up with a driving school like Marina Driving School before receiving your California instruction permit.