Please see our frequently asked questions. If you still have more questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
What does my child need to get their license?
- 25 Hours Classroom or Online Driver Education.
- Six Hours Behind the Wheel with a licensed instructor
- 50 hours Behind the Wheel with a parent (10 being at night)
- Have a permit a minimum of six months
- Be a minimum of 16 years of age and one day to take the behind-the-wheel driving test at DMV.
What is Driver's Education?
Driver's Education is the classroom or online portion of a student's driving program. Online is done at the student's own pace.
DRIVERS EDUCATION ONLINE CERTIFICATE WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE FROM OUR ONLINE PROVIDER.
What does Driver's Education cover?
The State of California requires the following topics be covered in all Driver's Education Programs:
- Rules of the Road
- Psychology of Driving
- Emotions and Attitude
- Defensive Driving
- Basic Car Control and Safety Features
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Signs, Signals And Road Markings
- Insurance
- Handling Emergencies and Travel Tips
- The Automobile, It's Construction and Care
- Written and Drive test preparation
How Do I Sign Up?
You can pre-register over the phone with any of our customer service representatives. You may also register online.
Does my child need to bring a Birth Certificate or Social Security Card to your school?
No. The only time your child will need their birth certificate or social security card is when you go to apply for the permit or the license test.
How Do I Pay?
Bond Driving School offers several payment options:
- Pre-pay with Credit Card, Check or Cash
- Online Payment and check by phone is also accepted
Do I have to pay all at once?
All services must be prepaid prior to starting any program with Bond Driving School.
What does my child do when the classes are completed?
After Driver's Education is completed, your child will be issued a certificate of completion of Driver's Education. Your child will need to take their certificate to the DMV along with their birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of residency and a completed DL 44 form (application for the permit). They will then take a vision test and the written permit test. Once they obtain the permit, he/she will be eligible to start the behind the wheel part of the driving program.
What if my child has a learning disability?
DMV Handbook is available in both written and audio form. In fact, you can request an audio exam for the written test at the DMV in lieu of the written test.
At Bond Driving School, we will make every effort to accommodate your child. Our location is wheelchair accessible. Beyond that, please inform the office staff so the appropriate accommodations can be made for your child. You may review our adaptive training outline in the Rehabilitation section of our website.
Do you have a online study program?
Bond Driving School Online Driver's Education is completed via the Internet and should be completed in about 22 hours.
Where are you located?
We are located in the Sacramento area, Watt and El Camino
Does my child have to take this class?
If your child wants to get their license before they turn 18 they will need to take the Driver's Education classes. However, the exception to this rule is if your child is already 17 1/2, he/she does not have to take the classes in order to get their permit, but your child can not get a license until they turn 18. Most insurance companies will give discounts if Driver's Education & Training is taken.
How old does my child have to be to take Driver's Education?
Your child can take Driver's Education at age of 15 years. But we suggest that they be at least 15 and a few months. They can get their permit at the age of 15 1/2, so it is best to take Driver's Education closer to the date they can take their written test.
How do I log into my online account?
If you are trying to log into your main account (to purchase more lessons, schedule your behind the wheel driving, etc.) then click the log-in at the home page. For driver's education online log-in, the links are in the "Prepaid Registration Link" email you received.
Does your company do adaptive training such as hand controls?
Yes, we do evaluations to prescribe the proper controls, left foot accelerator and hand control lessons and work closely with doctors, insurance, the DMV, and installation companies. Please see the Rehabilitation link on the home page.
I purchased training, but now want a refund, what do I do?
We DO NOT offer refunds, however any remaining lessons, or unused drivers education codes or classroom time session (if not started) can be transferred to another student for no fee. Please see the terms and conditions section on our home page.
I heard something about a TeenSmart program, what is that?
TeenSmart is an online defensive driving course that teenagers take to receive 20% off on insurance rates for the first 3 years of driving. Since the insurance companies that accept this program change often, it is best to contact us for further information.
How do I buy additional lessons? Do I need to fill out all my information again?
To buy more lessons you do not need to enter all your information into our system again. All you need to do is log into your main account, then click "purchase more lessons". If you are unsure please call our office. Please DO NOT set up another account by entering all your information in again from the registration page.
Will other students be in the car during my lessons?
No, all lessons are one on one.
