Terms and Conditions

Behind-The-Wheel and/or Driver Education Courses: 

Students must have a valid California Learners Permit or Driver’s License which must be physically present during the driving lesson.  

A forfeited lesson is when an instructor arrives at a lesson for any of the following: 

  • The student does not have a valid California Learners Permit or Driver’s License 
  • The student is impaired for any reason (lack of sleep, intoxication, medication, etc.)  
  • The student isn’t wearing the correct footwear which may impair the ability to safely operate the vehicle (sandals not accepted at all) 
  • The student has corrective lenses restrictions and shows up without glasses or contacts 
  • The student did not confirm a lesson cancellation with our online portal or with the office, prior to the driver leaving for the day (typically before 8am) 

REFUND POLICY:  

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS  

Local Driving School has developed a rescheduling and cancellation policy that’s understanding and fair for both parties. Please review the following policy before signing up for the class. We encourage you to ask questions about our cancellation policy beforehand.  

CANCELLATION POLICY:  

All cancellations must be completed online through the student portal or over the phone with Local Driving School receptionist.  

  • Emailing or texting appointment change requests, will not be accepted and messages typically are responded within 48 hours 
  • The verbal notice of cancellation must be given by calling our office during the regular office hours (M-F:9am-5pm, Sat:9am-1pm).  
  • Late Cancellation (less than 48 hours): $100 
  • Forfeited Lesson: Full lesson price 

*NOTE: If you cannot reach the office, you are able to cancel via the student portal schedule by clicking the pen icon on the lesson.  

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:   

  • In order to be eligible to receive a Driver’s Education certificate, student drivers must complete 30 hours of online classroom 
  • In order to be eligible to receive a Behind The Wheel certificate, student drivers must complete 6 hours of lessons 
  • Before issuing any certificate, the student Account Balance must be paid in full 
  • Reissuing any certificate will be a $25 surcharge 

APPOINTMENT POLICY:  

  • Driving lessons must be completed within a 1-year timeframe from the initial booking  
  • Local Driving School guarantees your first appointment within 30 days of booking request 
  • All appointments are scheduled for 2-hour intervals and subject to change times or instructors from the initial booking. The office will reach out to update the student and if there is no response, we will continue with the revised schedule update 
  • Students are responsible to check driver availability with Local Driving School before scheduling DMV Drive Test with a Local Driving School vehicle. When taking your DMV with Local Driving School, please call the office to coordinate this 
  • Drivers have a 30-minute window before and after scheduled lesson time for arriving 
  • Students late to the driving lesson will not get compensated additional time and must end the lesson at the assigned time 
  • Instruction hours are not transferable among students. Transfer of the tuition fee from one member of the family to another younger member of the family is not allowed 
  • Whenever a student has a forfeited lesson, they may use their additional lesson in lieu of a make-up lesson 
  • Local Driving School reserves the right to refuse service to anyone 

RESCHEDULING POLICY:  

Rescheduling appointments can made more than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled drive lesson by the student/parent/guardian. Requests will be considered a cancellation if made less than 48 hours in advance.