Tri-Valley’s Driver Training Program

San Ramon (925) 743-8837

Cameron Park (916) 886-4651

 

Our Basic program consists of 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. For your convenience, this course is divided into three lessons of two hours each. Students will learn basic driving skills to operate a motor vehicle safely, and proper driving techniques that will prepare them for the DMV driving test and lifelong driving.

 

We also offer additional packages, custom-fit for each student. See Our Services.

 

We offer free home, school, or work pick-up and return.

If you live outside of our pick-up area, we will happily meet you at a pre-determined location.

 

Lessons are offered 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

 

First Lesson:

 

                                • Get familiar with controls

                                • Adjust mirrors and seat

                                • Determine skill level

                                • Start basic instruction

                                • The learner permit is signed

 

 

2nd lesson:

 

                                • Review 1st lesson

                                • Complete instruction preparing for the test

 

3rd lesson:

 

                                • Review 1st and 2nd lessons

                                • Drive on the freeway if requested

                                • Give last-minute pointers

                                • Correct any bad habits

                                • Discuss any additional practice needed

                                • The learner permit is signed

                                • Form DL 400D Certificate of Completion of Behind-the-WheelTraining Lessons is provided

 

Skills learned:

 

Adjustments:

                                • Seat

                                • Mirror

                                • Mindset

General controls:

                                • Break

                                • Accelerator

                                • Parking brake

                                • Turning signals

                                • Headlights’ low/high beams

                                • Windshield wipers

                                • Defrost

Basic Maneuvers

Safety procedures

Entering traffic safely

Lane position and sharing the road

Adjusting to traffic flow

Multi-lane roads

Driving in traffic

Stop at red light/stop sign

Lane change

Backing up in a straight line

Driving at night

Turns

                                • Left/right

                                • 3-point

                                • U-turns

Parking

                                • Straight

                                • Diagonal

                                • Curb

Freeway driving by request

 

While we focus on developing skills in order to pass the driving test, we also instill driving courtesy.

Cameron Park Service AreaSan Ramon
Service Area
$390

Basic:
6 hours
-Three (3) two-hour behind the wheel driving lessons
-Meets DMV minimum requirements 		$480
$600

Standard:
10 hours
-Five (5) two-hour behind the wheel driving lessons,
-Meets DMV minimum requirements,		$750
$600

Custom:
8 hours
Most Preferred
-Three (3) two-hour behind the wheel driving lessons,
-Meets DMV minimum requirements,
PLUS:
-45-minute day of test behind the wheel lesson,
-Use of TVDS Car for DMV Drive Test		$750
Additional Services
$140

Single
One (1) two-hour behind the wheel driving lesson		$170
$190

Day of Test 1:
-45-minute day of test behind the wheel refresher,
-Use of TVDS Car for DMV Drive Test 		$235
$140

Day of Test 2:
-Use of TVDS Car for DMV drive test		$170

 

 

Cancellation of behind-the-wheel appointment(s) must be made 48 hrs. prior to the scheduled appt. Failure of 48 hr. notice will result in a $75 cancellation fee. **