Bay Cities Driving SchoolFAQ's
Can you tell me if Bay Cities Driving School is a certified driving school in California?
Although Bay Cities Driving School is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently licensed to teach driver training courses in California. We recommend either calling Bay Cities Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out whether or not Bay Cities Driving School offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving instructor in California, so taking a Redwood City driving school course like the one Bay Cities Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the California DMV or a licensed driver training school like Bay Cities Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
I don't know how to drive using a stick-shift. Will Bay Cities Driving School have an automatic-shift car available that I can use for my driver training?
Since you're enrolling in a Redwood City California behind-the-wheel training class, chances are good that you don't know how to drive either a manual-shift OR an automatic! However, you should let Bay Cities Driving School know what your preference is before enrolling in their driver class. That way you'll know for sure they will accommodate you.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of unpaved roads. Do you know if Bay Cities Driving School teaches students how to drive in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Bay Cities Driving School will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
Now that I'm 14, will California allow me to get an instruction permit to drive?
Not likely. Most states require residents to be at least 15 or 15 1/2 years old before applying for a learner's permit. We recommend that your contact the California DMV office or a California-approved driving school such as Bay Cities Driving School to learn more about the minimum driving age requirement in California.
Do I have to take both a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course in Redwood City California to get my California driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a defensive driving classroom course and a driver training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Bay Cities Driving School and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I have to complete a safe driving class in Redwood City California before California will give me my driver's license. Does Bay Cities Driving School offer this type of course?
Bay Cities Driving School does offer the driver training course in Redwood City California that is required by the State of California. You will need to contact Bay Cities Driving School directly for more information about the driver courses they offer and their class schedules.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a California driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to sign up to take both a driver training course in addition to a safe driving classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the California DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to fulfill in order to obtain your first driver's license.
I live in Redwood City California and would like to apply for my first driver's license. Do I need to take a driver training course before I can be licensed?
California law requires that all new drivers enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training program before receiving their California driver's license. Bay Cities Driving School may offer a driver training course that you are looking for. Please contact Bay Cities Driving School directly for complete information as to what types of behind-the-wheel training courses they offer.
Can I register for a California driver training course prior to having my California learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to register for a driver training course. You should contact a driving school like Bay Cities Driving School and ask for more information.