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DMV APPROVED COURSE #E2017
California Drivers Ed Online
All New Course, Updated 2025!
- 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
Hear From Our California Teen Drivers
"I was so stressed about the whole process of getting my permit. Aceable helped relieve that stress."
Natasha
"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
"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
A Better Way To Earn Your California Permit
Aceable's Engaging Learning Activities
Our course features a wide array of interactive learning activities, such as matching games, clickable image questions, fill-in-the-blank exercises, ordered lists, and more. This engaging mix keeps students actively involved in their learning journey.
California-Centric Content
Modernized Animations and Imagery
Efficient Vertical Scrolling
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7 Steps to Getting a License in California
1. Enroll in Aceable
Sign up for Aceable’s newly updated, DMV-approved California driver education course!
2. Complete 30 hours of drivers ed
Once you’ve completed the course and passed the final, you’ll receive a certificate of completion in the mail.
3. Prep for the permit test
Your teen can study for the DMV permit test by taking unlimited practice tests in the Aceable app! The DMV has more tips for preparing for test day that we also recommend checking out.
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 application and making an appointment online.
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.
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.
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 appointment online beforehand. You can prepare for your driving test by going over everything on the DMV’s Safe Driver Checklist.
Discover Aceable's Approach to Driver Ed in California
Aceable uses interactive, science-backed learning techniques that help you absorb information better. We are constantly upgrading the drivers ed experience. See how it works in this video.
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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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Feel Prepared With Aceable's Parent Tools
We provide everything parents need to keep their teens on track.
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.
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!
Next Step Notifications
Get timely communications for the next steps in your teen's license journey. No more worrying about what to do and when... we're with you every step of the way.
Parent Guide
Learn effective strategies to assist your teen in permit test prep and how to run effective (and fight-free!) driving lessons.
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.
We've Got You Covered
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!
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.
