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1123 High Street
Auburn, CA 95603
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Sofia Hotlen Driving School FAQ's

Is Sofia Hotlen Driving School an approved driving school in California?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in California.  We highly recommend that you contact Sofia Hotlen Driving School directly or the California DMV to find out for sure if Sofia Hotlen Driving School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of California.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in California?
Each state has its own rules regarding behind-the-wheel training.  Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for taking a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor.  However, not all states allow this.  You should contact the California DMV to find out for sure.
Do you know if Sofia Hotlen Driving School will let me take my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a stick-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic!  Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Sofia Hotlen Driving School and see if they can accommodate you before registering for their driver training course.
I live in a rural area, that has a lot of dirt roads and rugged terrain. Will Sofia Hotlen Driving School train me how to drive in BOTH city AND rural environments?
If you live in a remote area, chances are very good that a local driving school like Sofia Hotlen Driving School will want you to be trained in driving specific to the local area's terrain.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to obtain my learner's permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a instruction permit.  We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Sofia Hotlen Driving School or the California DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in California.
Is taking a drivers education course in a classroom or online sufficient in Auburn California or do I also have to register for a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor?
It depends on what the California's laws require, but many states do mandate that new, young drivers to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training class with a professional driving instructor as well as a drivers education classroom or online course.
California's DMV has told me that I need to take a behind-the-wheel training course. Do you know if Sofia Hotlen Driving School offers this course or not?
Sofia Hotlen Driving School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course that California requires all new teen-aged drivers to take.  For more information about the courses Sofia Hotlen Driving School offers, we recommend that you contact Sofia Hotlen Driving School directly.
What do I need to do to get a California drivers license in Auburn California?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course.  Sofia Hotlen Driving School may be able to help you meet the driver training portion in California.  Please contact Sofia Hotlen Driving School for more information. 

 
Is it necessary for me to complete a driver training course in order to get my first California driver's license?
Yes, it is.  All teen-aged drivers applying for their first driver's license in California are required to take a state-approved driver training course.
Can I register for a California behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my California learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to sign up to take a driver training course.  You should contact a driving school like Sofia Hotlen Driving School and ask for more information.

If you're under the age of 18 and you need to fulfill your drivers license requirements, why not do it the fast and easy way? You will  our course, thousands of teens have!