Driver Ed FAQ

The word "Alpha" means many things.  One definition is "The First" in Greek times.  Biblically it mean "The beginning", like "Alpha Omega" the beginning and end.

Not at this time.

YES!  All Driving Instructors are licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles and pass a background check through the Department of Justice.  They all have clean DMV reports with NO DUI's.  They have to pass a physical examination along with a drug test.  They are then sent to training for 60 hours and have to pass a required DMV test to obtain their instructors license.

Alpha Driving School opened its doors as a licensed school in 1987 in Hesperia, California.

Parent/Guardian/Student agrees to pay the amount due in full for all discounted amounts. If a parent/guardian/student fails to fulfill their payment obligation within five days of beginning enrollment, then Alpha Driving School may suspend performance and remove the student from enrollment, and no refunds will be given.

Alpha Driving School fees are not negotiable without prior arrangements by management. All payment arrangements are made by management only. A minimum down payment of $140 is required for all payment arrangements.  Payment must be made at the time of or before the student's first behind-the-wheel lesson. All final payments must be made in paid online via credit card or in-person via cash. DMV certificates will NOT be issued until all payments have been made and cleared. There are no exceptions. 

Missed or canceled lessons after the allotted time will assess a fee of $30. Uncompleted lessons after six months of the enrollment date will assess a fee of $60 per lesson. After 12 months, all classes expire, and new enrollment will be required.

All invoices will be paid to Alpha Driving School. All check writers agree to pay a $30 fee any time a check is returned uncollected for any reason, late charges of 2.0% per week on any past due balance, and all legal and collection fees in the event of any dispute or situation where fees are incurred. You agree to allow Alpha Driving School to draft your bank account to cover checks returned by your bank.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Refunds are available only upon management approval.

Yes, we accept Mastercard, Visa, and Disover credits cards as well as personal checks. There is a $45 return check fee.

We offer $10 gift card to anyone who refers a new student to our school. Call school for details.

Yes, we offer 10% discounts to all active military, EMS, fire, and police department family members and returning customers.  

Yes.  At the time of registration, we request a deposit, and the remaining balance can be paid on your second drive. We will work with certain situations if need be as long it is approved by management.

You may click the link here for the Online Traffic Violator School Course.

Click this link to take you to the online course.

We only offer online driver education.

You have to be at least 15 to 15 1/2 year old.  There is no maximum age for enrollment

We like to schedule 3 - 5 week between your lessons for minors, for a few reasons.  One, you must practice with your parents and you are in no hurry, because you will have your permit for 6 months before you can get your Provisional License.  Two, you are required to complete 50 hours of Supervised Driving Practice per the DMV.

You may be charged $50 for a late cancelation or the missed lesson.  You must cancel 24 hours before your drive to avoid the late cancelation fee.  If you are sick please contact to the driving school to discuss the possibility of waiving the late cancelation fee.  It will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

You have six months from the date of enrollment to complete the online class and your driving lessons.

Yes, we will pick up and drop off at home, providing you are within our service area. When you schedule your drives, the options will be available. You may see options such as the local high schools, the Oakhills Chevron, the AMC Theatre on Central Avenue, Target Shopping Center, and Farmer Boys.

No. All our driver training lessons are one-on-one instruction only. Our cars are equipped with interior and exterior cameras.

Yes, if you are under 18 years old, after you complete the driver's education course, you still need to sign up with us for the six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. We will issue you a Certificate of Enrollment for driver's training. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PERMIT BEFORE STARTING THE ACTUAL DRIVING TIME.

NO! It is against the law. You must have a licensed driver in the car with you the age of 25 years or older.

No. You must have your parent/guardian 25 years of age with a California driver's license, and a licensed instructor must sign it. The instructor will sign it on your first behind-the-wheel lesson.

• Be at least 16 years old.

• Prove that you have finished both driver education and driver training (DMV form OL 387, OL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238).

• Have had an instruction permit for at least 6 months.

• Provide a parent's signature on your instruction permit stating you have completed all the driving practice outlined in the Parent- Teen Training Aide. (Certain other persons may sign.) This booklet is available at your local DMV field office.

• Complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours must be completed at night).
• Your parents must certify to this training.

• Pass the behind-the-wheel driving test. If you fail the test, you must wait two weeks so that you can practice before you are tested again. You have three chances to pass the driving test within the time your permit is valid.

• You may drive alone with your provisional license, as long as you are not involved in accidents or have traffic violations. The following restrictions apply:

• During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by a driver 25 years of age or older if you drive between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am or if you transport people under age 20.

• During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by a driver 25 years of age or older if you drive between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am. However, you may transport passengers under age 20 without supervision between the hours of 5:00 am and midnight.

Minor's Restriction Exceptions

These exceptions are granted when reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for the minor to drive. A note is required explaining the necessity and the date the driving necessity will end.

Medical necessity. The note must be signed by your physician.

School or school-authorized activity. The note must be signed by your school principal, dean, or his or her designee.

Employment necessity. The note must be signed by your employer and verify employment and date the employment will end.

Immediate need of family member. The note must be signed by your parent or legal guardian and include the reason and the date the driving necessity will end.

Emancipated minor. No documentation is needed. However, you must have already declared yourself, emancipated and provided Proof of Financial Responsibility (SR 1 P) in lieu of your guarantors'

When you become 18 years old, the "provisional" part of your license ends. You may keep the photo license you have which will expire on the fourth or fifth birthday after the date you applied for it or you may apply for a duplicate license without the word "provisional." The fee for a duplicate license is $23.

• Be at least 15 1/2, but under 18 years of age. (On January 1, 2004, DMV raised the minimum age to get a learner permit to 15 1/2).

• Fill out the DMV application form (DL 44). Signing this form means you have agreed to this statement, "I agree to submit to a chemical test of my blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of my blood when testing is required by a peace officer acting in accordance with Sections 13388 or 23612 VC." If you refuse to sign this statement, DMV will not issue your permit.

• Obtain your parents' or guardians' signatures on the application form.

• Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document.

• Present proof of enrollment in driver training, your local driving school can provide you with a copy of DMV form DL 392. (Your first driver training lesson cannot begin until after you obtain your learners permit.)

• If you are at least 17 1/2' you may obtain a permit without driver education or driver training. However, you must bring in the forms to show you have completed driver education and driver training (DL 387, DL 388, DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238)* or wait until you are 18 to get a license.

• Provide your social security number/card.

• Pay the required $31 application fee. This fee is good for 12 months and allows you to take the appropriate law test(s) three times, if needed, within the 12-month period. This fee pays for both the instruction permit and driver license, if you qualify for both within that time period. The fee must be paid when you apply for any new or change of class permit or license. It will not be returned. If the application expires, you must start again. This means resubmitting documents, paying the application fee, and taking the required tests.

• Have your picture taken.

• Pass an eye exam.

• Give a thumb print.

• Pass a traffic laws and road signs test. (If you fail the test, you must wait one week before taking it again. This will give you time to study).

Notes

You must have your permit for a minimum of 6 months before you apply for a license.

The provisional permit may not be used until you are enrolled in behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor or reach age 17 1/2.

Provisional Permit Restrictions

Minors may use the provisional permit to practice with a parent, guardian, spouse, or an adult 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California driver license. The person must be close enough to take control of the vehicle at any time. A provisional permit does not let you drive alone not even to a DMV office to take a driving test.

If you have a permit that allows you to drive an M1 or M2 vehicle, you cannot carry passengers and you must ride during daylight hours only and not on the freeway.

Completion Certificates are numbered and strictly controlled by the DMV.  There will be a $40.00 processing fee to issue a replacement certificate. Payment must be made and cleared before we re-issue another certificate. Please notify us if you need a replacement certificate and we will add it to your account.  You may log in and pay the balance due with a credit card or send us a check. 

No.

After you have completed your last lesson, you will receive your certificate that same day unless you have a balance.  Please log in to your account to ensure no balance is due by your final lesson.