Your permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. If your permit expires you must renew it before you can take lessons.
If you have a learner’s permit and if you are under 18, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 25 years or older. If you are caught driving without a license or alone with a learner’s permit, you could have your vehicle impounded, you could get a ticket, and you could have your ability to get your license postponed for quite some time.
You must be 15 ½ before you can take the written test to get a permit. After you get your permit you must be practicing with supervision for 6 months before you can get your license. There are no exceptions.
If you want to get your license before you turn 18 then you must complete behind the wheel training with an instructor. You must also practice with your parent or other licensed driver for a total of 50 hours. Ten of those hours must be at night. If you are over the age of 18, you are not required to take behind-the-wheel lessons.
We help teens and families navigate through their first-time driver experience to ensure that it is stress, worry and speedbump free. Our courses can be completed on any mobile device and will automatically save your progress each time you log out. Join thousands of teens who chose First Time Driver for their online driver education and get ready to earn your California Learner’s Permit.
You will be covered by our insurance when you take Driver’s Training. You might be covered by your parent’s insurance while driving with them, provided that you have a learner’s permit. Check with your insurance company.
We offer the use of our vehicle for the drive test for an additional fee. This includes free pick up and ½ hour of practice before the test. You will need to schedule your test and then call us to set up the appointment.
YES! This course has been fully reviewed and accepted by the California DMV.
No, it does not.
You must be 15 ½ years old to obtain your drivers learning permit.
It all depends on each individual student’s pace; we have seen some students complete it in 3 days and others have taken up to 3 months.
You may take the course at 15 1/2 years of age.
Yes, just make sure that you use your registered user name and password to log-in.
Absolutely not! All information will be kept confidential.
When you have successfully completed this course, a Certificate of Completion of Drivers Education will be mailed to you immediately. Please allow 3 to 6 business days for postal delivery.
Schedule your Driving Lessons online 24/7 at your preferred date and time based on availability, including free pick-up and drop-off.
Our driving school instructor will guide you through everything from starting the car to mastering vehicle control.
Pass the official driving exam and get your license. Be a safe and responsible driver after.
Every instructor is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course
We come to your house, school or work—and can even drop you off at a convenient location within 5-10 minutes of your pickup address, or meet in convenient public locations
Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs
We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver, and also prepare you for your road test, so you can test with confidence
Online booking, secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an experience you will love
Our instructors don't run errands during your driving lessons—your time behind the wheel is your time
Our online booking system shows you all available time slots, so you can book packages knowing when we're available
Our highly trained customer support staff can answer any question—from scheduling help to the licensing process, we're here for you
Bay Hill Driving School, established in 2010, offers high-quality driver education designed to help you become a safe and confident driver in California. Our DMV-approved instructors are fully licensed and bring years of behind-the-wheel experience, providing patient, supportive training for both teens and adults. We pride ourselves on professional, courteous instruction tailored to your needs—whether you're just starting out, brushing up your skills, or preparing for the DMV driving test.
My instructors name was Stacey and she was extremely helpful for every lesson I had her with. She would do visual demonstrations, give tips, pointers and more. Her tips have helped me not only pass my driving test, but also become a safer driver as well. I recommend anybody deciding on taking Bay Hill Driving School to request Stacey as your instructor because she is a very nice and good driving instructor.
I was really nervous about learning to drive, but Bay Hill Driving School made the experience so smooth and encouraging. My instructor was patient, supportive, and always believed in me. Thanks to them, I passed my test with confidence. I’m truly grateful and highly recommend them to anyone learning to drive.
Hi, I took classes from Stacey. I had license but due to personal health issues I did not drive many years. I was very scared. She is so wonderful and gave me much confidence about driving. She gave me valuable tips, guidance and joy for driving. She is a gem. I strongly recommend taking classes from her. You will be winner in driving.
Overall I recommend Bay Hill! My first driving instructor wasn't very helpful, but I requested a different instructor for my second lesson. Stacey's lessons were really helpful. She taught the essential driving rules and pointed out my mistakes. The third lesson was super helpful since she told me everything I needed to know for the driving test, including giving you a sample score sheet (I passed on the first try!) On the third lesson, we also did a practice drive test and practiced parallel parking (not on the test but still good to know). She is very friendly and also has great stories that are fun to listen to while you drive. :) If you're going to do behind-the-wheel lessons with Bayhill, I recommend that you request Stacey!
Had a session with John and I really recommend him! He’s extremely knowledgeable, personable, and competent instructor. He taught me well and even brought to my attention some things I had never considered before, like for example why placing your hands straight on the steering wheel is the ideal placement.
I had a great experience learning to drive with Bay Hill Driving school! Their instructors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They patiently explain the rules and techniques required to learn and pass the DMV exam! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good driving school!
I highly recommend Bay Hill Driving School! I passed my Behind the Wheel Test today March 13, 2025 on a rainy day with only 2 points deduction. This is all possible because my instructors are very patient with me, professionals beyond compare and very detailed on what do on the road and during the test. Miss Veronica is exceptional doing my final practise before the test. Thank you Bay Hill Driving School!
Jasniel Singh was a professional and great driving teacher for my son, James. He was on time and taught my son avoiding all the mistakes that others had. My son passed the driving test at the Fremont DMV for the first time.
So far so good. Preparation and course for written test was good and simple enough for my son to go through. Just paid for the required driving course so we'll see how that goes...
They did a great job preparing my 16-year old son for his driver's license test. The folks at the office were very cordial and flexible with scheduling his lessons. A big shout out to Saurab whom my son called a great driving instructor and is recommending to his friends.
Super easy and straightforward class for your traffic ticket needs. Signed up for in-person class, was good and simple.
Great driving school with wonderful instructors. Had both of them and each one care. They made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. Taught me how to be a better driver. With their assistance, I passed the driving test. I highly recommend this school. Thanks Bay Hill!