Behind-the-wheel lessons include pickup/drop-off at home, work, school, or anywhere within our radius in Santa Cruz County

  • ONLINE DRIVER'S ED

    First, take our Online Driver’s Ed Course.

    You are required to pass a driver’s education course before you can earn your learner’s permit in California. Minimum age: 15 years.

    Once you pass the course, we will send you your Certificate of Completion (Form DL400C).

    Bring your Certificate of Completion form with you to the DMV. This will prove you’ve passed the course and allow you to take your Driver’s Permit Test.

    Online Driver’s Ed Course · $35

  • TEEN LESSONS

    Schedule your 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons.

    The CA DMV requires teens to have 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction from a licensed driving school.

    Once you complete the 6 hours of instruction, we will give you your Certificate of Completion (Form DL400D), which you must show the DMV when taking your behind-the-wheel license test.

    Set of three 2-hour sessions (6 hours total)

    Teen Lesson Package · $450

  • SINGLE 2-HOUR LESSON

    Schedule a 2-hour behind-the-wheel lesson.

    Sterling Driving School will provide professional driving instruction, and prepare you for the DMV licensing test in the fastest possible time-frame.

    Includes pickup and drop-off, at home, work, or school.

    For any driving ages / drivers.

    2-Hour Driving Lesson · $150

  • SENIOR DRIVING ASSESSMENT

    Takes approximately 2 hours and we provide a detailed report and recommendation based on performance.

    Comfortable and safe environment.

    Visual, cognitive, and reaction abilities tested.

    Detailed feedback and recommendations given based on the assessment.

    Fast and easy process.

    Senior Driving Assessment · $150

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES

  • $10.00 fee to replace a lost certificate.

RETURNED CHECKS

  • $20.00 fee charged for each returned check.

NO SHOW / LESSON CANCELLATION

  • $60.00 fee if you don’t show for the lesson, or cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment.