Start a California driving school without building every piece from scratch.
Use a clear startup path, purchase established curriculum, train instructors and add online course options as your school grows.
Turn “I want my own school” into a list of manageable steps.
A California driving school must satisfy occupational licensing requirements and have the appropriate licensed roles in place. We help with the education and curriculum side while you work through the rest of the business and DMV process.
Understand the licensing structure
Review the current California DMV owner, operator and instructor requirements and identify who will fill each role in your business.
Choose your curriculum
Start with established Driver Education and instructor-training materials rather than writing course content from zero.
Prepare your instructors
Use instructor-training curriculum for your school and direct individual applicants to the 40-hour online course when appropriate.
Add online course options
Offer online Driver Education through the referral program instead of building an online course yourself.
Launch and keep recruiting
Continue building your school one step at a time, including hiring instructors and bringing in students.
Hear from school owners we have helped.
“We purchased your Teen Online Driver's Ed Course and 60 hour Instructor Course. We appreciate your guidance and help in getting us set up with everything we needed to start our school.
San Diego Online Driving School
“I had a dream and you have helped me make it real... I am so proud of Empire Driving School.
Genny ClaxtonEmpire Driving School