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DMV APPROVED COURSE #E2017

California Drivers Ed Online

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All New Course, Updated 2026!

  • Drive confidently with our California DMV-approved course
  • Earn your permit from your smartphone or computer
  • Over 2 million families trust Aceable to graduate safe drivers
  • Includes exclusive driving anxiety training for California teens
Regular $70 Sale Price $36.75
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Hear From Our California Teen Drivers

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"I was so stressed about the whole process of getting my permit. Aceable helped relieve that stress."

Natasha

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"The app is great to work with. It gives you information in a serious but humorous way and works with your pace as well. 10/10"

John

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"I’ve never been more interested and intrigued on my first driving course. It’s a fun and knowledgeable way of doing it, I really would recommend it to family and friends."

Garrin

Course Curriculum Snapshot

Our California DMV-licensed course (License #4442) covers everything the state requires—presented in a way that actually makes sense. It’s fully approved to meet California’s 30-hour drivers ed requirement, so you’re getting exactly what you need to move forward with your license.


1. Driving Responsibilities


2.Physical and Psychological Issues


3. The Effect of Natural Forces on Your Vehicle


4. Signs, Signals, and Road Markings


5. Licensing, Registration, and the California Vehicle Code


6. Vehicle Components and Systems


7. Urban and Rural Driving


8. Accident Causes and Prevention


9. Sharing the Road


10. Alcohol and Drugs


11. What to Expect at the DMV


Each chapter includes interactive content, real-life examples, and quick quizzes. Finish with a final exam (and yes, you can retake it if needed).

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7 Steps to Getting a License in California

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1. Enroll in Aceable

Sign up for Aceable’s newly updated, DMV-approved California driver education course!

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2. Complete 30 hours of drivers ed

Finish the course, pass the final, and get your Certificate of Completion mailed to you.

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3. Your secret weapon is Ace Mode™

Personalized prep = permit confidence. Ace Mode™ helps you feel ready for anything on test day.

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4. Ace the written test

You will need to take the knowledge and vision tests to get your permit. You can save time by starting the license applicationDriver Licenses Identification Cards Dl Id Online App Edl 44 Portal and making an appointment onlineAppointments Select Appointment Type Portal.

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5. Complete 6 hours of professional driver training

Time to get behind the wheel! Once you have your permit, you will need to take three two-hour driving lessons from a driving school.

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6. Complete 50 hours of driving practice

Practice makes perfect! You now need 50 hours of driving practice with an adult who is 25 years or older and has a valid California drivers license.

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7. Get your drivers license!

Once you’ve completed driving practice, you will be ready to pass the driving test and get your license! Be sure to make an appointmentAppointments Select Appointment Type Portal online beforehand. You can prepare for your driving test by going over everything on the DMV’s Safe Driver ChecklistDriver Licenses Identification Cards Preparing For Knowledge And Drive Tests Safe Driver Checklist Portal.

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FAQs

When can I get my permit?

You can get your permit when you meet both of the following requirements:

  • You are at least 15 years old.
  • You have completed all 30 hours of your Aceable California Drivers Ed course and received a Certificate of Completion from us in the mail.

When will I get my Certificate of Completion?

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What happens if I fail a level assessment?

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How Do I Find a Behind-The-Wheel Driving Instructor?

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Feel Prepared With Aceable's Parent Tools

We provide everything parents need to keep their teens on track.

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Parent Portal

Create an account to access your parent dashboard to stay informed on your teen's progress and what's happening next. Includes free guides, tracking tools, behind-the-wheel training, and more.

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Driving Log

Put away the pencil and paper. We've made logging your behind-the-wheel hours so incredibly simple with the built-in driving log in your parent portal. You can just print it and go!

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Next Step Notifications

Get timely communications for the next steps in your teen's licenseParents Drivers Ed journey. No more worrying about what to do and when... we're with you every step of the way.

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Parent Guide

Learn effective strategies to assist your teen in permit test prep and how to run effective (and fight-free!) driving lessons.

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Permit Test Study Guide

Help your teen ace the test on the first try. Aceable provides comprehensive study guides to make sure they are clear-eyed and confident on permit test day.

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Access Help Videos and Personal Help Line

We offer 24/7 customer support to resolve any of your needs with navigating the course and getting your permit or license. Feel free to reach out at any point!

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100% Money Back Guarantee

If you are not satisfied or if circumstances have changed, we will fully refund your course if you have not completed the course, earned any certificates, or been filed with any institution, and if the refund request is made within 30 days of purchase.

More Resources

If you are between the ages of 15 and 17.5, you can earn your California drivers license by taking a California drivers ed course. Driving in California can be overwhelming with the traffic, but getting your license shouldn’t be. Here are some helpful resources to make getting your driver's license as easy as possible.

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Aceable is the Future of Drivers Education in California

At Aceable, we believe drivers ed can be fun, educational, and empowering. We want our students to be “Aceable” drivers, which means they are confident, conscientious, and safe drivers for life. That’s why we put so much effort and heart into creating our courses.

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What Parents Can Do to Help Teens Become Safer Drivers

There are some actions parents can take to help teens transition from passenger to new driver safely and successfully.

Need to ask mom or dad?

We can send Mom and Dad all the info they need, so you can get started with Aceable! Enter your name and email, and a parent’s email, and we’ll shoot them a message with more details.

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