M.A.T.T. Driving SchoolFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the California DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently accredited to offer driving training courses in California. We suggest you contact the California DMV to make sure a particular driver training school is accredited before you enroll in their driving course.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my driver training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at M.A.T.T. Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the California DMV or a licensed driving school like M.A.T.T. Driving School to find out if California allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
What if I don't know how to operate a manual-shift automobile? Does M.A.T.T. Driving School have automatic-shift vehicles that I can drive when I do my behind-the-wheel training?
If you're taking a San Diego California driver 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 M.A.T.T. Driving School that prior to registering for the course in order to make sure they can accommodate you.
Since I live way out in the country where driving on dirt roads and rugged terrain is the norm, will M.A.T.T. Driving School be able to teach me how to drive in a non-urban environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a rural area, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as M.A.T.T. Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on dirt roads and bumpy terrain. We recommend that you contact M.A.T.T. Driving School directly to find out exactly what they offer.
Can I apply for my California instruction 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 licensed driving instruction school like M.A.T.T. Driving School to learn more about the minimum age requirement in California.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in San Diego California or do I also have to successfully complete 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 take a driver training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
If I need to register for a San Diego California driving school, can M.A.T.T. Driving School help?
Yes. M.A.T.T. Driving School offers driving courses in San Diego California. For more information about the type of driver training M.A.T.T. Driving School offers and the training schedule, you should contact them directly.
Exactly what type of driver training do I need in San Diego California before I can get my California driver's license?
The prerequisites for getting a driver's licenses vary from state to state, however most states now require teen-agers who are looking to get their first driver's license to sign up to take a safe driving classroom course as well as a behind-the-wheel training course. We suggest that you contact a local driver training company such as M.A.T.T. Driving School and ask if they offer a California-approved driver training course which would meet California's driver's education requirements.
What are the laws in California concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. California law states that new drivers take an approved driver training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Is it okay for me to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class in California before I receive my California learners permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving instruction company like M.A.T.T. Driving School and request more information.