Buckle up!
You’ve got an *almost* new driver in the family! Now what?
Don’t worry, We’ve got you covered. Here’s the road to take.
Steps to Getting a Driver’s License in CA
Step 1 – Driver’s Ed Course
This course can be taken online or in person. You can take our CA DMV-Certified on-line course for just $20 with the purchase of a Greenlight Intro to Driving or Core 6 Package. *Not required for 18+
Step 1.5 – Learn HOW to Drive with Greenlight
We offer simulator-based driver training that gives new drivers the opportunity to build the defensive driving skills needed for driving BEFORE they get behind the wheel in real life. You wouldn’t put your kid into a baseball game without teaching them how to throw right? Why do we put them in the car without a solid understanding of how to drive? Learn more here.
Step 2 – Schedule and Take the Permit Test at the DMV
You need to be at least 15 1/2.
Step 3 – Behind The Wheel Driver Training Lessons
New drivers must complete 6 hours with a DMV-certified driving school.
Step 4 – 50 Hours of Behind the Wheel Driving Practice
Step 5 – Take Behind-The-Wheel Driving Test at the DMV
With all this practice under their belt, your new driver will be ready hit the road.
No matter where you’re at in this journey, ensure your new driver is prepared for the road ahead with Greenlight Simulation.
Building Better,
Safer Drivers
Redefining Driver Training
You wouldn’t throw your kid into a pool without swim lessons right? So why do we throw them in a car before they know how to “drive”?
That’s where Greenlight Simulation comes in. Our driving experts developed a driver training curriculum to teach new drivers how to drive BEFORE they get their license.
Our simulator-based driver training allows new drivers to engage in real, meaningful practice without the fear, stress, and consequences that inhibit the learning process.
By the end of our training your new driver will be confident and ready to hit the road.
What Makes Greenlight Better?
Learn From The Best Coaches In The Biz
What do your teen, professional racing drivers, and the US Special Forces have in common? At Greenlight Simulation they will get training & coaching from the exact same driving experts!
Learn Defensive Driving Skills In the Safety Of the Virtual World
Pilots use it, surgeons use it, now your teen can too! Advanced simulator training like Greenlight’s, has been proven to transfer into the real world.
Practice Difficult Scenarios That You Can't in Real Life
You can’t conjure up a red-light runner or hydroplaning in real life, but the simulator can! Greenlight’s purpose-built training sessions allow your driver to practice the dangerous, the difficult, and the scary.
See The Progress with Scorecards & Video Replays
You’ll receive data on the driver’s performance complete with video replays and eyetracking overlay.
Here’s What Parents Are Saying
“Greenlight is helpful for all new drivers. They get to experience driving without worrying about getting into an accident or angering others on the road.“
Heather – Walnut Creek
“Greenlight’s training significantly reduced the anxiety my daughter had…This is a game changer.”
Steven – Danville
“I highly recommend Greenlight as an added layer of confidence and driving education. My daughter gained all the knowledge and courage to pass her driver’s test the first time.“
Brian – Dublin
“Can’t say enough about how awesome this is for your beginner driver! I am grateful not being in the passenger seat doing the early driver training…my floorboard thanks Greenlight!“
Kim – Pleasanton