Welcome to Smile Driving School

Learn to drive safely and confidently with our expert instructors. Start your journey on the road today!

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Safe driving practices taught by experienced instructors 

• Courteous, professional instructors with over 20 years of experience
• Familiar with all types of beginning driver difficulties

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Modern and well-maintained vehicles for all lessons and tests

• Automatic Transmissions, Dual accelerators and brakes for Safety
• Full Coverage Insurance and Bond for Students

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Individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's needs and skill level

• Available 7 days a week 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 1:1 Private High Quality Lesson

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Licensed by the California DMV for driver's education and training

Minor 30 hours Driver's Education - $39.99
• Minor 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel Training
• Adults Driving/Brush-up Lessons

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Expert guidance to prepare for and pass driving exams and earn a license

• Start your journey on the road today!

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TEEN DRIVER'S EDUCATION $39.99

FOR AGES 15 ½ TO 17 ½ YEARS OLD

• Required 30-Hour Course for High School Students Under 18
• Study Anywhere, Anytime, on Any Device
• Fun Activities and Videos Throughout
• 11 Units and a Final
• Short Quiz after each chapter
• At least 80% needed to Pass  
• Receive Completion Certificate Fast
• Price includes the entire program and Official DMV certificate

MINORS: GETTING LEARNERS PERMIT

To obtain California Learners Permit you must:

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Have completed Drivers Education and be at least 15 ½ years old

We offer an online drivers education course for all California high school students. You can register for Driver's Education and login to complete the self-paced program. Complete it at one time or in multiple sessions. $39.99 fee includes the entire program and Official DMV certificate. Once you are done with the course, official DMV certificate will be mailed to you in approximately 2 business days. 

(If you are over 17 ½ but under 18 years of age, you may get your permit without the driver education and driver training certificates. However, you will not be able to take the driving test until you turn 18.)

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Make a field office visit appointment

We recommend you make an appointment to visit a field office for faster service. You can make an appointment in three ways.
1. Online at www.dmv.ca.gov
2. Via the DMV Now app (iPhone/Android)
3. By calling 1-800-777-0133

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Fill out DMV application (DL44) online. 

Click here to fill out an online DL44 application. Minors must have their applications signed by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). If both parents/guardians have joint custody, both must sign. You can also obtain your parent(s) or guardian(s) signature(s) on the application electronically.

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Present an acceptable birth data/legal presence document and provide Social Security Number

Provide two (2) California residency documents when applying for a REAL ID Compliant DL/ID card. You must provide one (1) form of acceptable residency when applying for an original California driver license. Click here for list of residency documents.

*If you are applying for a DL in compliance with AB 60, you are only required to provide one (1) residency document.

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Pay a $45 application fee

DMV accepts payment in Cash, ATM/Debit card, cashier's check or money order made payable to DMV. This fee entitles you to three exams of any type within the 12 month period and pays for both your provisional instruction permit and your drivers license. If all requirements are not met within the 12 month period, the application becomes void and all steps must be completed again.

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Give a Fingerprint and Pass a Vision Exam  

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Pass the Drivers Permit Test

There are 46 questions on the test. A passing score is at least 38 correct answers. You have 3 chances to pass the test. If you fail, you must wait 7 days before taking it again. We provide practice written test questions here. Study them before you go for your permit test.

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Schedule for a 6-hour Behind-the-Wheel Training at SMILE Driving School

3 Lessons of 2 hours Each. We have availability 7 days a week. Please CALL or TEXT to schedule a driving lesson Today!  

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DMV PRACTICE WRITTEN TESTS

Minors: 38 questions right out of 46 is needed to pass.
Adults: 30 questions right out of 36 is needed to pass.
Renewal: 15 questions right out of 18 is needed to pass.
• You have 3 chances to pass. Good Luck!

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TEEN 6 HOURS DRIVER'S TRAINING 

Mandatory requirement to earn driver's license before the age of 18

• 3 Lessons of 2 hours Each
• 1:1 Private High Quality Lesson
• Free Pick-Up Drop-Off Anywhere
• Automatic Transmissions
• Dual accelerators and brakes for Safety
• Full Coverage Insurance and Bond for Students

MINORS: ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE ROAD TEST

Once you have completed drivers education course, obtained your learners permit and have taken 6 hours of behind the wheel training, you will be well prepared to take your California drivers road test.

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Be at least 16 years old and make a behind the wheel drive test appointment

You can make an appointment in three ways.
1. Online at www.dmv.ca.gov
2. Via the DMV Now app (iPhone/Android)
3. By calling 1-800-777-0133

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Have held an Instruction Permit for at least 6 months from issued date shown on permit

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Parents AND Licensed Driving Instructor's signature on Permit

Our instructor will sign your permit on the first day of behind-the-wheel training. Also, your Parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign on your instruction permit certifying that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours must be night driving)

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Have completed and provide a Certificate for : 
- Drivers Education 
- Drivers Training (Behind the Wheel)

Pink Drivers Education certificate and Yellow Drivers Training Completion Certificate is needed for your drive test. 

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Must be accompanied by a California Licensed Driver 25 years or older

A parent, guardian, or adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California drivers license, must accompany you

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Registration Card and Proof of Insurance for the Vehicle used for testing  

If our instructors accompany you for your drive test, you just need to bring your permit. We take care of the rest. 

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Be ready to locate the following in your vehicle:

• Headlights
• Windshield wipers
• Defroster
• Emergency flashers
• Parking brake

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Pass the Drive Test

After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 90 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status.

If you fail your driving test, you must wait 2 weeks before you can take the test again. There is $8 retest fee. You have 3 chances to pass.

PROVISIONAL DRIVER LICENSE 

Driving Restrictions during the first year

You must be accompanied and supervised by a licensed parent, guardian or other licensed driver 25 years old or older or a licensed or certified driving instructor when you:

          · Transport passengers under 20 years of age at any time for the first twelve months. 

          · Drive between 11 pm and 5 am for the first twelve months.

When you turn 18 years of age, the provisional part of your license ends. You may continue to drive as an adult using your photo license, which will expire on your 5th birthday after the date you applied.


CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on finally getting your drivers license in California!
Remember to always drive SAFE & SMILE. 

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ADULT DRIVING LESSONS

NOVICE, REFRESHER

• No Minimum Hour Requirement
• 1:1 Private High Quality Lesson
• Beginners and Brushup Lessons
• Special Programs for Nervous and Elderly.
• Basic & Defensive Driving Skills
• Drive Test Rehersal
• Cars Available for DMV Road Test
• Safety Special Training Available

GETTING LEARNERS PERMIT

To obtain California Learners Permit you must:

1

Make a field office visit appointment

We recommend you make an appointment to visit a field office for faster service. You can make an appointment in three ways.
1. Online at www.dmv.ca.gov
2. Via the DMV Now app (iPhone/Android)
3. By calling 1-800-777-0133

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Fill out DMV application (DL44) online

Click here to fill out an online DL44 application. 

3

Present an acceptable birth data/legal presence document and provide Social Security Number

Provide two (2) California residency documents when applying for a REAL ID Compliant DL/ID card. You must provide one (1) form of acceptable residency when applying for an original California driver license. Click here for list of residency documents.

*If you are applying for a DL in compliance with AB 60, you are only required to provide one (1) residency document.

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Pay a $45 application fee

DMV accepts payment in Cash, ATM/Debit card, cashier's check or money order made payable to DMV. This fee entitles you to three exams of any type within the 12 month period and pays for both your provisional instruction permit and your drivers license. If all requirements are not met within the 12 month period, the application becomes void and all steps must be completed again.

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Give a Fingerprint and Pass a Vision Exam  

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Pass the Drivers Permit Test

There are 36 questions on the test. You need more than 30 questions correct to pass the test. You have 3 chances to pass.
We provide practice written test questions here. Study them before you go for your permit test. 

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Schedule your driving lesson at SMILE Driving School

Each lesson is 2 hours long. We have availability 7 days a week. Please CALL or TEXT to schedule a driving lesson Today!  

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE ROAD TEST

Take the road test with us and we'll make this last part of your drivers learning experience a positive one. We will pick you up, drive you to your appointment and you will take the test with us. Yes, the same cool and calm instructor that has taught you how to drive will be there with you to steer you through the final road test.

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Make a behind the wheel drive test appointment

You can make an appointment in three ways.
1. Online at www.dmv.ca.gov
2. Via the DMV Now app (iPhone/Android)
3. By calling 1-800-777-0133

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Must be accompanied by a California Licensed Driver 25 years or older

Adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California drivers license, must accompany with you

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Registration Card and Proof of Insurance for the Vehicle used for testing  

If our instructors accompany you for your drive test, you just need to bring your permit. We take care of the rest. 

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Be ready to locate the following in your vehicle:

• Headlights
• Windshield wipers
• Defroster
• Emergency flashers
• Parking brake

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Be ready to show arm signals

Left Turn: Extend your left arm straight out the window, palm forward
Right Turn: Extend your left arm out the driver's window with your elbow bent and point your hand to the sky with your palm facing forward
Stop/Slow Down: Extend your left arm out the driver's window and point your arm down with your fingers extended and your palm facing rearward

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Pass the Drive Test

You have 3 chances to pass the driving test. If you fail, you may practice for a while, then make another appointment. There is no waiting period, but you must make an appointment. If you fail to successfully complete the driving test on the first attempt, you must pay a $8 fee for each additional driving test that is administered under an application for an original or renewal driver license.

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After Passing the Drive Test

After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 90 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status. 


CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on finally getting your drivers license in California!
Remember to always drive SAFE & SMILE. 

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DMV INFO

• www.dmv.ca.gov
• 1-800-777-0133
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

2024 DMV HOLIDAYS

· Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day
· Monday, January 15​ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
· Monday, February 19​ Presidents’ Day
· Monday, April 1 Cesar Chavez Day (Observed)**
· Monday, May 27 Memorial Day
· Thursday, July 4 Independence Day
· Monday, September 2 Labor Day
· Monday, November 11 Veterans Day
· Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day
· Friday, November 29 Day after Thanksgiving
· Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions

· Basic maneuvers and scanning
· Safety devices and procedures
· Entering traffic safely
· Lane position tracking
· Turning, including U-turns and three-point turns
· Adjusting to traffic flow and space cushion driving
· Handling intersections
· Parking, including hill and parallel parking
· Great focus on all technical skills and maneuvers

· If you are under 18, the DMV requires you to take 6 hours of professional drivers training before you can take the driving test. You are welcome to take more hours after the required 6 hours.

· If you are over 18, no in-car driving lessons are required by the DMV. But we sure do recommend them. Most adult drivers require anywhere from 4-10 hours depending on their needs.

· A single driving lesson is 2 hours. How many hours you require depends on your goals, driving skills, and comfort level on the road.

Sure! We will pick you up, and you will drive to your appointment to get used to our car.
You will get some drive test rehersal to get you ready for the test.
Our instructor will wait for you to finish, and drop you off.

The price depends on your geographic location.

Please give us a call!

We accept payments of cash or personal checks. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accept any credit and debit card payments.

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