Yes. Our license number is E4716.

Everyone. Children and adults, regardless of age, need a permit to take lessons.

It all depends on the time of year but a safe bet is to give us three to four weeks in advance. This time frame will allow you to pretty much pick your date and time. Our busiest time slots are after school (3pm and after) during the week and all day Saturday and Sunday. During Holidays such as Christmas and Spring break we are the busiest and it is recommended to call as early as possible to schedule during these busy times. The busiest time of year is the Summer. Schedule early!

No. All lessons are private one on one lessons. There will never be a time when there are two students in the vehicle.

It is possible during a two hour session that the instructor will take a 5-10 minute break. This allows the student to stretch his/her legs and go to the restroom if needed.

All of our vehicles are new, clean and very well maintained. We train in 2015 and newer.

Yes. If you need to cancel a scheduled appointment within 48 hours of its scheduled date and time we charge $50.00 fee.

The easiest way to arrange for behind-the-wheel driver’s instruction is to register online throughout the website. Click here to visit our online registration page. Payment can be made online as well using any major credit card.

No. All driving tests need to be taken in a Bayhill Driving School vehicle.

No. As long as you have a valid California learner’s permit you may schedule a driving lesson. Give us a call at 510 943 4301 or register online for our behind-the-wheel instruction.

At BayHill Driving School, you can enjoy learning how to drive at your own pace with our friendly behind-the-wheel instructors. Each lesson is two (2) hours long. Our recommendation is to spread the driving lessons out over the mandatory waiting time of six (6) months. The first lesson needs to be scheduled and completed as soon as possible to validate the permit. The second lesson would be in the middle of the six month waiting period (about 2 1/2 – 3 months) and the last lesson would be scheduled as close to the date that has been scheduled for the behind-the-wheel drive test at the DMV.

Each lesson is strategically scheduled so the instructor can teach new criteria every time you come for a lesson and reinforce habits that create safe and defensive drivers. Scheduling the lessons this way also creates a team effort between parents and our instructors who have all been extensively trained and are DMV certified. The practice that is done by the student (and highly recommended) between our three lessons is crucial to the success of the student.

We do pick up and drop off from your school, work, or home. BayHill Driving School will never have hidden or surprise charges. Everything is included in the package price.

Yes! You must read and study the California Drivers Handbook.

You can read more about this on our website HERE, but the answer is YES to both. You will need an original “pink certificate” before taking the written test and you will need an original “gold” certificate to be able to take the behind the wheel test. Our office issues both of these and since they are original can not be emailed.