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Driver Education

The best in North County!

To get your California driver’s license, there are two requirements if you are under 18 years of age:

  • Classroom Driver Education and
  • Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE OFFERS BOTH!

Students must be 15 years old to enroll in both programs and 15 1/2 to participate in the Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training.

Package Deal - Fee $345

Sign up for both programs at the same time and pay $345. (La Costa Canyon location is $355)This is a $28 savings!  Individually, Classroom Driver Education is $88 and Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training is $285. 

PLEASE NOTE: (Package deal only applies to our six hour Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training program.  Package deal does not apply to on-line Driver Education)

 

Click Here for On-Line Driver Education - Fee $69 - Must use promo code (miracosta10) to receive special rate.

Once you complete your on-line Driver Education class, you may call us to sign up for Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training for an additional fee of $285. 

Classroom Driver Education - Fee: $88

Certificated instructors interact with students, using guest speakers and contemporary audio/visual aids. Our program uses the brand new version of "License to Drive," including the text and videotapes.

FALL 2010 SCHEDULE

Click here for Printable Fall 2010 Schedule

MiraCosta Oceanside Campus
1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056

 (MAP)

FOUR SATURDAYS, Rm. 3601

Session I           9/11/10 – 10/2/10             8:00 - 4:00 pm

Session II          10/9/10 -10/30/10            8:00 - 4:00 pm

Session III         11/6/10 – 12/11/10          8:00 - 4:00 pm

                    (No class 11/13 or 11/27)

 

San Elijo Campus

3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 (MAP)

FOUR SATURDAYS, Rm. 401

Session I              9/11/10 – 10/2/10            8:00 - 4:00 pm

Session II             11/6/10 – 12/11/10          8:00 - 4:00 pm

                        (No class 11/13 or 11/27)


El Camino High School

400 Rancho Del Oro Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057

TUESDAY/THURSDAY, Rm. B106

Session I      9/7/10-10/7/10                   3:30-6:30 pm

Session II     10/26/10-12/2/10               3:30-6:30 pm

                       (No class 11/23 or 11/25)

 

La Costa Canyon High School

One Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009

$355 Package Deal *

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY, Rm. 1306

Session I           9/13/10 - 10/13/10         3:00 - 6:00 pm

                             

Session II         11/1/10 - 12/8/10            3:00 - 6:00 pm

                    (No class 11/22 or 11/24)


 

Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training

SIX HOURS ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING - FEE: $285

  • Convenient after school, evening, and weekend times available.
  • Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training sessions meet at Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, La Costa Canyon High School, MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus, and MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus.
  • Students receive six hours of one-on-one Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training instruction.
  • Licensed professional and reliable instructors.
  • Satisfies all DMV and Department of Education license requirements.
  • Where to meet the Behind-the-Wheel driving instructor. 

How to Enroll

Pre-enrollment is required for both classroom Driver Education and the Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training program. Please call (760) 795-6825 or (760) 795-6820 for information or to request a registration packet. You are welcome to register over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard, download and mail the enrollment form (classroom only), register on-line (classes only), or come in person to the Community Services Office, Bldg. 1000, MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus.

Refund Policies:

Behind-the-Wheel Training

If a student needs to cancel, reschedule or is a “no show” for their behind-the-wheel training dates, a $30 rescheduling fee will be charged unless notice is received by our office staff 3 business days prior to their driving dates. 

Classroom Driver Education:

Refunds will be made three business days prior to the first class.  If you do not call to cancel three business days ahead of time, you will need to re-pay the $88 classroom fee to re-register for the next Driver Education class.  A processing fee of $10 will be charged for all refunds. Students cannot miss the first Driver Ed class.

Students taking advantage of our package deal will choose their dates for Behind-the-Wheel while taking classroom Driver Education. You must complete the Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training program phase of the program within one year of completing a classroom driver education session. Please check out our helpful links below.

Adult Driver Training - Fee $315

Must be 18 years of age and older. We offer six-hours of one-on-one professional instruction. The instructor will pick you up at your home. You must have a valid California Learners Permit to take the training. Please call (760) 795-6825 or (760) 795-6820 for further information and to register.

Quotes From Our Customers

"The MiraCosta College Driver Training Program taught our son what it means to be a safe and responsible driver. Our eldest son also went through the program and has been driving safely for the past six years. MiraCosta does a great job!"
– Harold and Barbara Miller, Oceanside

"I wanted to express how grateful I am to be one of the students of Mr. Joe S.  He is the best driving instructor with his whole heart dedication to his career.  I learned how to be a good driver and respect the rights of other people on the road.  He is doing an outstanding job and deserves to be recognized.  Thank you for being part of his career."

- Ronalia, Oceanside

 
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