Frequently asked questions
A. California has a specific sequence of steps for new drivers under 18:
- The first step is to enroll in Drivers Education, which is possible as early
as age 15 but not recommended before 15 years and 4 months. Drivers
Education is available online for convenient home study (contact our
Office for online program details). - When Drivers Education is finished, a DMV Certificate of Completion is
issued. - When a Student is at least 15 ½ and has the DMV Certificate, they may
take the 46-question written test at any DMV. Proof of identification
and a vision test are required, and a photograph and thumb print will
be taken at this time. Students get 3 chances to pass the written test,
with a minimum 1-week period between attempts. - Successfully passing the written test and paying a DMV fee provides
the Student with an Instruction (Learner’s) Permit, which is valid for
exactly 1 year. - The Instruction Permit must be validated by a licensed Instructor after
the first 2-hour driving lesson. DRIVING IS NOT PERMITTED (except
with an Instructor) UNTIL THE FIRST BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSON IS
COMPLETED. - After the Instruction Permit is validated, the Student may drive with any
California-licensed driver over age 25 who is in the front passenger
seat and alert. - The Instruction Permit must be used for a minimum of 6 months. In
that period, the Student must receive 6 hours of professional
instruction (three 2-hour lessons) and 50 hours of driving practice with
parents or guardians, including 10 hours at night. - After 6 hours of instruction are finished, a DMV Certificate of
Completion of Behind-the-Wheel Training will be issued. (NOTE: New
drivers over 17 ½ may obtain an Instruction Permit without taking
Drivers Education or Drivers Training but must use that permit for at
least 6 months and may not get a drivers license before age 18).
- The Student may take the DMV Driving Test for a Drivers License after
their 16th birthday, after having their Instruction Permit for at least 6
months, and after the Certificate of Completion has been issued. An
appointment is required for the Driving Test and may be made by
phone or online. The Student has 3 chances to pass the Driving Test,
waiting a minimum of 2 weeks between attempts. - After successfully passing the Driving Test, a Provisional Drivers
License will be issued to new drivers under age 18. This license
restricts drivers from being on the road from 11pm-5am and from
having passengers under age 20 (except for family members) unless
there is a licensed driver over 25 in the front passenger seat. The
Provisional status is released after one year or when the Student turns
18.
No. Our instructors come to you. We offer pick up and drop off from home,
school or work.
Absolutely not. All training is one-on one-instruction – one student with one
instructor.
All training is done in a ProRoadmaster Driving School car that is equipped
with a brake and rear view mirror on the instructor’s side.
Yes, ProRoadmaster Driving School cars have “STUDENT DRIVER” on each
side of the car as well as in the back of the car.
Yes. We have the required insurance to be compliant with state laws.
The student must have their learner’s permit with them and wear closed toe
shoes. Sunglasses are recommended but not required.
Yes, you can bring your cell phone with you for the lesson as long as it is on
silent.
Yes, students can take breaks during the lesson to use the restroom or
stretch.
Yes, all students that complete a minimum of 6 hours of training receive a
certificate of completion.
Absolutely! All instructors go through a rigorous process that includes an
extensive background check, testing, and state certification.
Yes, ProRoadmaster Driving School is a certified driving school. Our
California driving school license number is __.
Yes, female instructors are available.
Yes, we provide driving lessons 7 days a week. Evening lessons are also
available and are an important part of the learning experience.
You must contact the instructor or the office. The time of the lesson will still
end at assigned time and the late time missed is not made up.
Yes – all lessons must be rescheduled with a minimum 48-hour notice.
Please view the current policies on the company Terms of Services.
Yes. Everyone must have a valid learner’s permit to take training.
Go to the Resources page and these requirements / laws are described there.
Payments can be made via credit card online through this website or over the
phone with one of our representatives.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit and debit
cards. We do not accept checks or cash.
No, we do not have payment plans but we do offer individual lessons.
If you need additional lessons, you can purchase the lessons at a prorated
rate once you have completed a package. Please call the office to get the
prorated rates.
ProRoadmaster Driving School offers discounts for siblings, law
enforcement, military, and first responders. In order to get the discount,
please call to make payment.
Yes, you will receive an email a few days prior to confirm. If not, you will
receive a call to confirm the lesson. If you miss the call or are unable to
answer, we will leave a voicemail.
Yes, ProRoadmaster Driving School can take students to practice on
freeways as long as the instructor feels they are ready.
It is not necessary but is totally up to your discretion.
Driving lessons on Monday to Friday are typically from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM,
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Driving lessons on the weekends are typically from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 11:30
AM to 1:30 PM, and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
