Why Choose Us?
We offer Behind the Wheel Training in Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Sonoma County, Calaveras County, Tuolumne County, San Rafael, Novato, and parts of Placer and Yolo Counties. Our instructors are highly trained in clear communication of safe driving principles. We teach our students the techniques necessary to be safe drivers, and we give clear common sense reasons for what we teach. We are confident that if our students practice what we teach, they will be the best drivers on the road. Oh, and by the way, we also have loads of fun while we do it! Becoming one of the largest driving schools in Northern California was no accident. Since 1996, our down to earth, common sense approach to driving instruction has given us a reputation as the best. We have friendly and patient instructors, free pick up and return to most areas, great prices, and the best cars. Best of all, you can now book all your behind the wheel appointments 100% online 24/7. And of course you can e-mail 24/7: info@allgooddrivers.com.
- Convenient Online Appointment Booking 24/7.
- Free pick-up and return to most areas.
- Friendly and patient instructors.
- Great cars.
- Always 100% private lessons. Never any "piggy backs".
Behind the wheel driving lessons for teens
Now with 24/7 Availability and Scheduling
You can check our schedules, and see availability in your area, without providing any of your personal information. When you are ready to book a lesson, you can do so 24/7, just be sure to have your permit and payment information ready. SEE BELOW FOR PRICING AND OPTIONS.
Requirements for Teens under 18:
Teens are required by DMV to complete 6 hours of Behind the Wheel Driving Lessons with a professional licensed driving school prior to taking a DMV drive test for a driver license. We conduct our lessons in two hour increments, for a total of 3 lessons required before a teen may return to DMV for a drive test. You will need your permit before you can do any lessons. You may schedule your appointments at any time you like, but we recommend taking your first lesson right after you get your permit, your second lesson a couple months later, and your third lesson a couple weeks before taking your drive test. YOU MAY NOT TAKE MORE THAN ONE LESSON PER DAY, PER DMV REGULATION. To see all requirements for teens, click here.
PRICING FOR EACH 2 HOUR LESSON:
Sacramento & San Joaquin Counties: $160
Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties: $160
Sonoma & Marin Counties: $185
LESSONS OFFERED
Teen 2 Hour Behind the Wheel Driving Lesson #1
Usually booked immediately after you get your permit.
The first 2 hours of behind the wheel training sessions of the 6 hours required by DMV for teens under the age of 18.
Teens are required tby DMV to complete the first driving lesson prior to being allowed to use their permit. This first appointment for teens validates the learner's permit so that students can legally begin practicing with their parent/guardian, or any licensed driver over 25.
Teen 2 Hour Behind the Wheel Driving Lesson #2
Usually booked a couple months after your 1st lesson.
The second 2 hours of behind the wheel training sessions of the 6 hours required by DMV for teens under the age of 18.
Teen 2 Hour Behind the Wheel Driving Lesson #3
Usually booked a couple months after the 2nd lesson, or a couple weeks before your drive test at DMV.
The third/final 2 hours of behind the wheel training sessions of the 6 hours required by DMV for teens under the age of 18.
At the end of this lesson, the instructor will issue the student the completion certificate for 6 hours of behind the wheel driving lessons as required by DMV.
Teen 2 Hour Behind the Wheel Driving Lesson Extra Lesson
For teens under 18 who wish to get some instruction above and beyond the 6 hours required by DMV.
Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
PAYMENTS:
- All payments are due at the time of booking.
- Payments can be made via, Visa, MC, American Express and Discover, both by credit card, or debit card.
CANCELLATIONS:
- MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOTICE: If you wish to cancel or re-schedule an appoint with more than 24 hours notice, you may do so via our online scheduler by using the link contained in the original confirmation email that you received. Cancellations or schedule changes made more than 24 hours in advance of an appointment can be made with no charge. A refund will be issued to the original payment source.
- 2- 24 HOURS NOTICE: Cancellations or re-schedules made with 2- 24 hours notice, MUST be done via e-mail at info@allgooddrivers.com or by texting 209-743-9633 as fees will apply. Cancellations or schedule changes made with 2- 24 hours notice will result in a $20 rescheduling fee. A refund will be applied to the original payment source, minus the $20 fee.
- LESS THAN TWO HOURS NOTICE OR STUDENT NO SHOW: Cancellations or re-schedules made with less than 2 hours notice, MUST be done via e-mail at info@allgooddrivers.com or by texting 209-743-9633 as fees will apply. Cancellations or No-Shows which are within two hours of the scheduled appointment, or are the result of the instructor showing up for the lesson, and the student either cancels at the time of the lesson, or is not present, or does not have proof of a valid permit, will result in a $60 no-show fee. A refund will be applied to the original payment source, minus the $60 fee.
REFUNDS:
- Upon request, refunds will be applied to the original source, minus any applicable cancellation fees.
ADDITIONALLY:
In the case of inclement weather, appointments are only cancelled in the event of ice or snow sticking to the roadways, or at the discretion of the instructor to ensure safety.
Students are responsible for the appointments they schedule through our website, as tracked by our software, regardless of if they received text or emailed confirmations or reminders. You are encouraged to text us if you feel you are not receiving notifications from us and we will try to determine why.
BEHIND THE WHEEL DRIVING LESSONS FOR ADULTS
Now with 24/7 Availability and Scheduling
You can check our schedules, and see availability in your area, without providing any of your personal information. When you are ready to book a lesson, you can do so 24/7, just be sure to have your permit and payment information ready. SEE BELOW FOR PRICING AND OPTIONS.
Requirements for Adults 18 and over.
Adults 18 and over are not required by DMV to take any behind the wheel driving lessons. However, many adults have lost a license for various reasons, need to get their license in California for the first time, or simply want to become a better driver. If that is you, our instructors can help you meet your goal. We have worked with the California DMV for over 20 years and know exactly what it takes for you to pass your test.
LESSONS OFFERED
Adult 2 Hour Driving Lesson
A 2 hour behind the wheel driving lesson to help adults pass their drive test, regain a license, or just become a better driver.
Pricing:
Sacramento & San Joaquin Counties: $160
Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties: $160
Sonoma & Marin Counties: $185
Payment, Cancellation, and Refund Policies
PAYMENTS:
- All payments are due at the time of booking.
- Payments can be made via, Visa, MC, American Express and Discover, both by credit card, or debit card.
CANCELLATIONS:
- MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOTICE: If you wish to cancel or re-schedule an appoint with more than 24 hours notice, you may do so via our online scheduler by using the link contained in the original confirmation email that you received. Cancellations or schedule changes made more than 24 hours in advance of an appointment can be made with no charge. A refund will be issued to the original payment source.
- 2- 24 HOURS NOTICE: Cancellations or re-schedules made with 2- 24 hours notice, MUST be done via e-mail at info@allgooddrivers.com or by texting 209-743-9633 as fees will apply. Cancellations or schedule changes made with 2- 24 hours notice will result in a $20 rescheduling fee. A refund will be applied to the original payment source, minus the $20 fee.
- LESS THAN TWO HOURS NOTICE OR STUDENT NO SHOW: Cancellations or re-schedules made with less than 2 hours notice, MUST be done via e-mail at info@allgooddrivers.com or by texting 209-743-9633 as fees will apply. Cancellations or No-Shows which are within two hours of the scheduled appointment, or are the result of the instructor showing up for the lesson, and the student either cancels at the time of the lesson, or is not present, or does not have proof of a valid permit, will result in a $60 no-show fee. A refund will be applied to the original payment source, minus the $60 fee.
REFUNDS:
- Upon request, refunds will be applied to the original source, minus any applicable cancellation fees.
ADDITIONALLY:
In the case of inclement weather, appointments are only cancelled in the event of ice or snow sticking to the roadways, or at the discretion of the instructor to ensure safety.
Students are responsible for the appointments they schedule through our website, as tracked by our software, regardless of if they received text or emailed confirmations or reminders. You are encouraged to text us if you feel you are not receiving notifications from us and we will try to determine why.
use of our car for the dmv drive test
Details:
1. Students must have completed at least one lesson with us on a day prior to their test day, so we can evaluate their ability and determine if we feel comfortable allowing them to test in our vehicle.
2. Students under 18 must have completed 6 hours of driving lessons prior to their test day.
3. Typically, we schedule the test appointment for the student to ensure we have a vehicle available for the test date and time.
4. It is essential that you read all the instructions VERY CAREFULLY upon checkout for this service to ensure proper scheduling.
1. DMV + 2 Hours
We will pick up the student two hours prior to their scheduled drive test and use the extra time to review.
Cost:
Tuolumne County - $240
Calaveras County - $285
Sacramento & San Joaquin Counties - $320
Sonoma & Marin Counties - $370
2. DMV + 1 Hour
We will pick up the student one hour prior to their scheduled drive test and use the extra time to review.
Cost:
Tuolumne County - $160
Calaveras County - $205
Sacramento & San Joaquin Counties - $240
Sonoma & Marin Counties - $280
Use of Our Car for DMV Drive Test: Before obtaining a license, every student must take a driving test at the DMV. Students may use any vehicle for this test, and we feel that students should choose a vehicle that they are comfortable with. The vehicle used must meet the DMV requirements to be used for a drive test. Students may choose to pay an extra fee to use our vehicle for this test. If a student wants to use our vehicle for the test, they schedule through our website, and we will schedule the DMV test time for them. The following options are available for using our vehicle for the test. If you are under 18, these options are only available to those who have already completed the required 6 hours of behind the wheel training. For those 18 or older, these option are only available to those who have already completed at least one 2 hour lesson with us. The use of our vehicle for a drive test is at our discretion. If we feel a student is not at an ability level that we determine to be sufficient, then they will not be allowed to use our car for the test.
The benefits to using our vehicles are:
*We pick the student up early for the test so that they can warm up and review for the exam.
*Our vehicles are currently registered and insured, which is required of the testing vehicle, and they meet all the safety requirements necessary for a vehicle to qualify for use in a drive test.
*Students may feel more comfortable in our vehicles since they are automatic transmissions, small, and easy to drive.
*DMV examiners may feel more comfortable while testing you because there is a brake and rear view mirrors for them, and they will know that you have done some training with us.
- You must have completed at least one lesson with us, and be of an acceptable skill level (as determined by our instructors), to be eligible to use our car for a behind the wheel drive test at the DMV. Students under the age of 18 must have completed all 6 hours of behind the wheel training prior to using this service.