Driving Schools ?
I've been trying to find information on driving schools in California (Valley area, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks... or anywhere near).
So far I've contacted 5 schools I've found and all of them have said they're online driving schools. I assume since these were the only schools I could find in the area that the terminology differs over here. Could someone clarify a few related questions ? :) I assume as a J1 visa holder I need to take the California driving tests in order to drive here ?
Thank You K |
Re: Driving Schools ?
I think if you search for adult or student driving schools, that will direct you to web sites that give road driving instructions. I believe that student driving schools also have a department that trains adults.
http://www.samdrivingschools.com/adult-driving-programs |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10635030)
I've been trying to find information on driving schools in California (Valley area, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks... or anywhere near).
So far I've contacted 5 schools I've found and all of them have said they're online driving schools. I assume since these were the only schools I could find in the area that the terminology differs over here. Could someone clarify a few related questions ? :) I assume as a J1 visa holder I need to take the California driving tests in order to drive here ?
Thank You K http://www.driverseddirect.com/Los-A...rivers-ed.aspx |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Can you already drive?
If so, then you don't really need lessons. Get the drivers hand book from the DMV site, read it, especially the stuff on teenagers and drink driving penalty points. Test is usually a multichoice at the DMV, on a computer probably. As for the actual driving test, most folks say it's pretty short, 5-10 minutes of driving around the block if it even gets out of the parking lot. Only really need to worry about stopping at stop signs and again at the line and then junction if they're staggered, to not speed and over exaggerate head movements when looking in the mirror/turning. |
Re: Driving Schools ?
"Drivers Ed" might be a good phrase to search on.
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Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10635030)
I've been trying to find information on driving schools in California (Valley area, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks... or anywhere near).
So far I've contacted 5 schools I've found and all of them have said they're online driving schools. I assume since these were the only schools I could find in the area that the terminology differs over here. Could someone clarify a few related questions ? :) I assume as a J1 visa holder I need to take the California driving tests in order to drive here ?
Thank You K Your nearest "Community College" is a good place to start. |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10635030)
I've been trying to find information on driving schools in California (Valley area, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks... or anywhere near).
So far I've contacted 5 schools I've found and all of them have said they're online driving schools. I assume since these were the only schools I could find in the area that the terminology differs over here. Could someone clarify a few related questions ? :) I assume as a J1 visa holder I need to take the California driving tests in order to drive here ?
Thank You K |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by jackattack
(Post 10636642)
Maybe the driving schools that you have contacted are what Americans call "Traffic School". If you receive a ticket for a driving offense when you already have your license, you are often allowed to pay a fine and go to online 'traffic school'. I'm guessing these are the people you are talking to. They don't teach you how to drive, but give lessons on things like what alcohol does to your reaction times, driving while under the influence, safety rules etc.
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Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by jackattack
(Post 10636642)
Maybe the driving schools that you have contacted are what Americans call "Traffic School". If you receive a ticket for a driving offense when you already have your license, you are often allowed to pay a fine and go to online 'traffic school'. I'm guessing these are the people you are talking to. They don't teach you how to drive, but give lessons on things like what alcohol does to your reaction times, driving while under the influence, safety rules etc.
Originally Posted by Michael
(Post 10636706)
:thumbup:What you didn't say is the reason is that the violation is expunged from your record if you attend a traffic school. That is what I thought may have been happening when I first read her post but didn't mention it.
On another note, does anyone have any idea as to the best area to take the test, I've been told I sit between 3 offices Hollywood, Van Nuys, Glendale. Are any of these better or worse than the other ? Are there any areas I could drive around once I get the permit to practice and get used to the area? Thanks again K :D |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10636961)
Yeah I believe so. I just want some practice :)
Ah I understand why they have them I just wasn't sure why that was the only type of driving school available :) I have a number of helpful links I'm going to contact now from people in this thread. On another note, does anyone have any idea as to the best area to take the test, I've been told I sit between 3 offices Hollywood, Van Nuys, Glendale. Are any of these better or worse than the other ? Are there any areas I could drive around once I get the permit to practice and get used to the area? Thanks again K :D |
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My kids used this one:
http://safetyfirstds.com/ Thousand Oaks DMV has quieter roads for the test than Winnetka but it may be too far for you. |
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Thanks, I'll keep Thousand Oaks in mind.
I thought Pasadena might have been a good one but not sure if it's worth doing anywhere other than where I am now if I don't have the opportunity to drive around the same areas as the test before the test ? (I'm sure there's a shorter way to structure that!! :) ) |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by Bob
(Post 10635775)
Can you already drive?
If so, then you don't really need lessons. Get the drivers hand book from the DMV site, read it, especially the stuff on teenagers and drink driving penalty points. Test is usually a multichoice at the DMV, on a computer probably. As for the actual driving test, most folks say it's pretty short, 5-10 minutes of driving around the block if it even gets out of the parking lot. Only really need to worry about stopping at stop signs and again at the line and then junction if they're staggered, to not speed and over exaggerate head movements when looking in the mirror/turning. I'm pretty sure my mother could pass a US driving test without taking lessons, .... and she's never had a British license. :D |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10639595)
Thanks, I'll keep Thousand Oaks in mind.
I thought Pasadena might have been a good one but not sure if it's worth doing anywhere other than where I am now if I don't have the opportunity to drive around the same areas as the test before the test ? (I'm sure there's a shorter way to structure that!! :) ) |
Re: Driving Schools ?
Originally Posted by KLondon
(Post 10639595)
Thanks, I'll keep Thousand Oaks in mind.
I thought Pasadena might have been a good one but not sure if it's worth doing anywhere other than where I am now if I don't have the opportunity to drive around the same areas as the test before the test ? (I'm sure there's a shorter way to structure that!! :) ) |
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