(17 years old and younger)
Westwood Driving School |
1093 Broxton Ave., Suite 218, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | 310-824-4444 |
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Teen Zone Effective March 15, 2003 |
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: "I am approaching 15½ years old. What should I do now?" You can start anytime, though you WILL have to wait until you are 15½ before you may obtain your permit from the DMV. Just follow the steps below! Step One: Take Driver's Education Just give us a call to let us know when you would like to start. Reservations are required, especially during school breaks. (During vacation breaks, the schedule will fill up at least a week in advance.) We strive to create a relaxed atmosphere for our students. We ask that each student come to class prepared to learn. The student must complete all videos, chapter tests, and lectures and pass the final before a certificate of completion will be issued. Breaks are encouraged, but not required. No student will finish in less than 25 hours, per DMV policy. The final exam will take the student approximately two hours to complete and is typically given the last two hours of the course. Once a student finishes our course, we recommend that he or she take the permit test at the DMV as soon as possible.
fill out a DL44, have your parents sign it, and: If you are 17 1/2, present your birth certificate, Social Security card, and pass the permit test. If you are 15 1/2, present a Driver's Education Completion Certificate, Certificate of Enrollment in Driver Training certificate (OL392), original birth certificate (this has purple ink or the state seal embossed on it – NO COPIES!), Social Security number (though if you have your card, it is our experience that it is best to have it with you) and pass the permit test. The DMV WILL be taking your picture on this day, so be prepared for that. You must have a DL-44 signed by both parents (or guardians) who have legal (though not necessarily physical) custody of you. The student should NOT sign the application until he/she is at the DMV and instructed to do so. (The DMV employee has to watch you sign the form) Be sure to sign your legal name. (No nicknames – and it is a good idea to have established your consistent and legible signature by this time) Check your permit for errors while still at the DMV. If your name, birth-date or address is not correct, let the DMV employee know immediately. Be sure to bring your passport or original birth certificate (the official birth certificate is issued by the registrar of the county/city in which you were born, not the hospital!) (If you were born in Los Angeles County, you may obtain a copy of your birth certificate by contacting the County Registrar's office at (800) 201-8999. Ask for the 'long' copy. If the DMV employee has any problem with your paperwork, before you leave the DMV, call us! We are open whenever they are, and can be reached at 310-824-4444. The test is tough, but if you can pass our final exam, it will be easy for you. Do Not take the test lightly! There are 46 questions on the DMV test, and you must wait a week to try again if you miss more than eight. Read every question completely. You are always welcome to come back to class for additional lectures or tests, at no charge to you if you need additional preparation.Step Three: Driver's Training (B-T-W) Driver's Training is accomplished in a vehicle with a licensed DMV instructor. (No, your parent cannot legally do this). It can be taken any day of the week with an appointment. (These may be made for the same day when our schedules permit.) Appointments are more difficult to make during holidays, so call early to get the appointments best for you, if you want them then. Keep in mind though, we will not schedule a teenager who does not currently possess a valid permit. The six-hour training requires three days, driving two hours per day, to complete. We do not make one-hour appointments. Driver's Training does not automatically cover freeway driving and parallel parking. Once the student masters basic driving skills, freeway driving and parallel parking may be included, if time permits, at the discretion of the instructor.Step Four: Practice, Practice, Practice! You must be 16 years old and have completed at least 50 hours of practice, (ten of which are at night) with someone over 25 years of age to be eligible for your provisional license. They will require your parent or guardian's signature on your permit, along with their license number as proof that this has been done. You must also hold your permit for a minimum of six months before you are eligible to receive a license. Step Five: Take the DMV Behind-the-Wheel Test! Call 1-800-777-0133 to schedule your behind-the-wheel test. It usually requires two weeks notice to book the test. The DMVs in this area are usually open Monday through Friday only, with late hours (6:30 PM) on Thursdays, as well as the third Saturday of each month. We recommend the Santa Monica DMV to our students. Bring your permit (signed by your parent), Driver Training Completion certificate, your registration and your insurance card. Rest up. Make sure you have practiced in an area similar to the DMV of your choice, so you are familiar with the type of driving you will be tested on. Do NOT drive on the route before the test, nor ask our instructors to take you on the route. (This is illegal). The examiner knows you are nervous. Pay attention to road signs. Don't sweat the small mistakes. Stay calm. Few teens pass on the first try, so do not think you are unusual if you fail. (Usually, it is a matter of obtaining more practice) If you have not completed your fifty hours with your parents, this will be apparent to the examiner. Parallel parking and freeway driving are not part of the current test. (But you should be familiar with both.) Step Six: You are a Licensed Driver! For the first six months of your provisional license, you may not drive with anyone under 20 in the car unless someone over 25 is in the car. (There are exceptions, should your parent need you to drive, just ask us.) For the first twelve months of your provisional license, you may not drive between the hours of midnight and 5:00 AM, unless someone over 25 is in the car with you. (Again, there are exceptions, just ask our office.) Good Luck, and Thanks for Choosing Westwood! |
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