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How old do I have to be to enroll in the Driver’s Education Program?

Students should be a minimum of 15 years and 3 months in order to understand the material presented. This will provide you adequate time to complete both the Driver Education and Behind-the-Wheel training along with the additional State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

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What consists of a Driver Education and Training program?

The DMV requires 25 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. It is important to note that proof of an additional 50 hours of behind the wheel practice with a licensed driver 25 years or older is needed prior to taking the

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What are the Permit/Licensing requirements?

Effective January 1, 2010 the DMV requires that anyone applying for a Driver Learner’s Permit, who is between the ages of 15 1/2 and 17 1/2, must have completed a driver education (classroom) program. Upon completion of our classroom education, we will issue the individual

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What is the difference between an on-line course and an approved classroom course?

Great question! The internet classes are designed for students that are unable to attend the traditional classroom setting. While the classrooms allow for face-to-face and interactive discussions, they also are scheduled for set days of the week while the on-line courses allow you to proceed

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If I took the Driver Education Course somewhere else (another school or through the internet) can I sign up for Behind-the-Wheel at Guardian?

Yes, you should take your behind-the-wheel training at Advantage Driving School. We will inform you of  everything you will need in order to take the permit test at DMV.

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I lost my certificate. Can I replace it?

Yes, if we issued the certificate, Advantage Driving School will replace it for a processing fee of $15.00.  You will find this to be a standard fee at approved driving schools.

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Do you accept credit cards and ATM/Debit cards?

Yes, we accept all major credit cards and ATM cards.  We do not accept Diner’s Club Cards.

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What is your refund policy?

We are committed to providing quality, professional driving lessons.   Should we not be able to provide lessons that you are satisfied with, we will refund your money.

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Where are you located?

We have two locations.   In Santa Clara County, we are located at 5440-F Thornwood Drive, San Jose, Ca  95123.  In Santa Cruz County, we are located at 3065 Porter Street Suite 106, Soquel, Ca  95076  

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How can I contact you?

The best method is by calling either 408-363-4182 or 831-462-0139.

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