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Questions About the Course & Test?
How do I get my Driver License?
Why do you provide this course for free?
Can Driver Education be taught effectively online?
What are the minimum software requirements for the course?
Is the course compatible with Macintosh computers?
How much does the test cost?
How do I pay for the test?
What is your refund policy?
Do you offer group discounts or specials?
Does the MyCaliforniaPermit.com course satisfy DMV requirements?
How long will it take for me to finish the program?
How do I get a duplicate certificate if I lose my original?
Is your website secure?
Is the course compatible with Macintosh computers?
Can you help me find a behind-the-wheel driving school?
How do I contact you if I have more questions?
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Why do you provide this course for free?
We truly believe that we have the best Driver Education courses in the state. The DMV evidently agrees with us, because they have authorized our classroom course to be purchased for use by other driving schools. Over 70 schools throughout California are currently using our course. Many high schools, public, private and charter, do not have an approved or accredited driver education class, and so we make this site free for them to use as a resource in their own classrooms.
Statistics show that driving is a dangerous business -- especially for teens. We want you to be well prepared and, above all, safe when you get behind the wheel.
By making this course free and without registering, you, the student, as well as your parents can see what you are getting, can go back at any time without "logging in," and you can enjoy going over it with friends and family members easily and review items you may not fully understand. Start our Free Course now...
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Can Driver Education be taught effectively online?
Think an online course can't possibly be effective for teaching driver education? Think again!
A 2003 DMV study [Acrobat PDF] comparing online driver education to paper-based workbooks and classroom courses finds the following:
- Home-study computer-based instruction may actually be more effective than classroom instruction for teaching the basic knowledge objectives in early driver education courses given that home-study courses:
- remove distracting classroom influences from peers,
- may increase parental involvement in their children’s driver education instruction,
- may be more beneficial for teens who are at the highest risk, and may benefit from the novelty of using modern, interactive, and self-paced teaching and testing technology
- Students who completed the courses involving computer-based and internet instruction performed better on the study exit examination than did students in the workbook and classroom courses. The findings in this regard suggest that using interactive technology to teach driver education resulted in superior learning, consistent with recommendations by some traffic safety researchers for improving the effectiveness of driver education in general.
- Computer courses can be effective in improving student attitudes about safe driving.
- The use of interactive technology has been recommended by some traffic safety researchers as a way of improving the effectiveness of driver education in general, and these findings provide support for this view.
See the full study for details:
The Effectiveness of Home-Study Driver Education Compared to Classroom Instruction: The Impact on Student Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes [Acrobat PDF]
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What are the minimum software requirements for courses?
Our minimum site requirements are as follows:
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Is the course compatible with Macintosh computers?
Yes, you can take our course from Macintosh computers. We strongly recommend that Macintosh users use the Safari browser and not Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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How much does the test cost?
Our course is free to you and the schools. Our test is normally $65 and we do not have hidden fees for shipping. You may reduce the price by using a discount coupon that you received from a driving school, high school or other promotion. You must enter the coupon code when registering to receive the discount. Only one coupon discount per student. If you would like to know more about getting a discount, please contact us.
If you think your high school or driving school would be interested in joining our referral discount program, please contact us and let us know. We love to contribute to high school fund-raising programs.
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How do I pay for the test?
You can pay for the test using following options:
- Use a credit card or check card online. It's easy and completely secure.
- Use a credit card, check card, or pay by check over the phone.
- Call (916) 783-3337
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Make check payable to:
Driver.org
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What is your refund policy?
Although there are No Refunds, we want you to succeed!
Take the test as many times as you need until you pass the test! You can take as long as you want.
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Do you offer group discounts or specials?
Yes, we offer discounts for groups and special needs. Contact us if you are interested or want to propose your own group discount.
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Does this course satisfy DMV requirements?
Yes, our online Drivers Education course is a DMV-approved course. Our course is equivalent to a regular 30-hour classroom course. Any driving school must, by law, have a course that has been examined and authorized by the Licensing Operations Division of the DMV. View our DMV approval letter (Acrobat PDF).
There are many Internet Driver Education courses for you, as a teen, or parent of a teen, to choose from. How can you know which ones are good from those that are put up by entrepreneurs eager for your money? It isn't easy. Read our consumer alert (Acrobat PDF), which explains the DMV process further and warns you about unscrupulous Internet driver education sites.
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How long will it take for me to finish the program?
It depends on your pace. You don’t have to take the whole course in one sitting. You can exit a lesson without finishing it and pick up where you left off when you return.
However, once you start the final test you must finish it in one sitting so that you can submit the score at the end. If you don't pass, you can retake the test as many times as you need until you do pass. There is no time limit for passing the test.
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How do I get a duplicate certificate if I lose my original?
The Certificate of Completion of driver education issued from this site is the blue form OL237. We will mail you this certificate within 3-5 business days after you pass the online test. If you lose your certificate, contact us for a fast free replacement. WARNING: Many online driver education sites charge you for a replacement certificate. Don't be fooled! The DMV does not charge for replacements and we will not charge you!
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Is your website secure?
You can shop at MyCaliforniaPermit.com online with confidence. We have partnered with Authorize.Net, a leading payment gateway since 1996, to offer safe and secure credit card and electronic check transactions for our customers.
The Authorize.Net Payment Gateway manages the complex routing of sensitive customer information through the credit card and electronic check processing networks (see an online payments diagram) link to The company adheres to strict industry standards for payment processing, including:
- 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology for secure Internet Protocol (IP) transactions.
- Industry leading encryption hardware and software methods and security protocols to protect customer information.
- Compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.
For additional information regarding the privacy of your sensitive cardholder data, please read the Authorize.Net Privacy Policy. MyCaliforniaPermit.com is registered with the Authorize.Net Verified Merchant Seal program.
Our site is completely secure. The information you provide here is encrypted for your protection. Your information will NEVER be shared with any third parties. We will only use your email address to contact you to make sure that you complete the course quickly and efficiently.
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Is the course compatible with Macintosh computers?
Yes, you can take our course from Macintosh computers. We strongly recommend that Macintosh users use the Safari browser and not Microsoft Internet Explorer.
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Can you help me find a behind-the-wheel driving school?
Yes! Once you have your Driver Education (DE) Certificate of Completion (form OL237), you must ENROLL in a behind-the-wheel course of driver training (DT).
Use our contact form and we will recommend a great driving school in your area.
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How do I contact you if I have more questions?
Use our contact form. You can also take our brief online feedback survey and enter a chance to win an iPod!
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