Steps to GETTING A DRIVERS PERMIT
Any time BEFORE you turn 15 ½, Complete a DRIVERS EDUCATION ONLINE COURSE examples: https://www.cal-driver-ed.com/ or https://www.driveredtogo.com
After the online course, you will receive a PINK CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FORM in the mail.
When you are 15 ½ and one day AND you have the ONLINE COURSE COMPLETION FORM, you can GO TO THE DMV to TAKE the written DRIVERS PERMIT TEST.
(Recommendation: make an Online Appointment)
AFTER you pass the test and you
HAVE YOUR DRIVERS PERMIT
FIRST LESSON/PERMIT SIGNING CLASS (dates/times/locations below**)
Student Driver AND a parent/guardian must both attend
The class takes one hour; we will discuss important information, defensive driving techniques, driving goals, driving hours and how to track your driving hours through the Road Ready App
We will not drive with you at this time
You will not have to pay anything at this time
We will sign permits at the completion of this class
Do NOT just swing by the high school and ask the office staff if somebody can sign your permit. The class is mandatory, no exceptions
Classes are subject to change depending on school calendar/breaks
There are NO scheduled classes during summer sessions. You may email Mr. Davis at jdavis@bishopschools.org
If he is available, Mr. Davis will contact you with a summer date/time when he will be giving a first lesson class.
Once your permit is signed, start DRIVING and LOGGING YOUR DRIVING HOURS!
**2025-26 PERMIT SIGNING/FIRST LESSON CLASSES **
3:45pm in the Auto Shop Classroom
(located behind post office/ next to the baseball field at BUHS)
The following WEDNESDAYS:
3/25/26, 4/8/26, 4/22/26, 5/13/26, 5/27/26
AFTER you have COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF 50 HOURS OF DRIVING
Schedule BEHIND THE WHEEL DRIVERS TRAINING with us!
March 2026-July 2026 contact Mr. Davis
Include your phone number in the email
Include photos of proof of 50 driving hours and first two pages of your permit
He will reply with availability
August 2026-November 2026 contact Mrs. Frigerio (Frige)
Please text her at (760) 937-3783
Include photos of proof of 50 driving hours and first two pages of your permit
She will reply with availability
This is REQUIRED to take the DMV DRIVERS LICENSE EXAM (unless you are 18 years old)
You may take the DMV License Test 6 months and one day after the ISSUE DATE of your Permit and after you complete behind the wheel drivers training
You will receive a BLUE COMPLETION FORM to take to the DMV after your Behind the Wheel Training
Fees for Behind the Wheel Training are $225 for BUHS Students and $300 for Out of District Students. You will pay the day you are scheduled to drive in cash or Check Payable to BUHS