Online Driver Education Training
Copper Mountain College is excited to partner with Somastream Interactive to offer a 30 Hour California Driver Education program that is fully approved by the California DMV. After successfully completing this online course, you’ll be ready to get your permit and license.
CMC Driver Education FAQ
- How Do I Get Started?
To begin: Register for the program. The program will cost $30.
For students: Visit the sign-in screen to complete your online training.
- What if I Lost My Certificate?
If you have lost your certificate after completion of the online training, visit this page for a duplicate copy. It will cost you $20 to replace it.
- How Do I Get Hours Behind the Wheel?
After finishing online training, you’ll take your certificate to the DMV and complete a written test.
After you’ve passed your written test, you can get your permit at the DMV and start working on the 6 hours of training with a professional driving school.
Here is a list of CMC local driving schools:
- Miller’s Driving School – Yucca Valley
31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
760.343.3433 - Dave’s Driving School – Palm Desert
74836 Technology Drive, Suite 107, Palm Desert, CA 92211
760.880.2417 - Gibbs Driving School – Palm Desert
73241 Hwy 111 #5A Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.340.1400
You will also do an additional 50 hours of driving with an adult 25 years of age or older who possesses a valid California Driver’s License. 10 of those driving hours must be completed at night.
- Miller’s Driving School – Yucca Valley
- Getting Your License
After you’ve completed all your driving hours, you’ll be ready to apply for a DMV driver’s license so long as you qualify.
To qualify you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have a permit for at least 6 months
Please refer to the California DMV website for a complete rundown of qualifications and questions.
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