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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 24Ch. 5Art. 12§ 41914 Private Driver Training Schools

§ 41914 Private Driver Training Schools

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§ 41914 Private Driver Training Schools

Key Takeaways

  • •A driving school must have a valid license from the DMV.
  • •The school must have enough insurance to cover accidents during lessons.
  • •The school must use cars with dual controls (like an extra brake for the instructor).
  • •The school must follow any other rules set by the state.

Example

If a driving school teaches teens how to drive but doesn’t have the right insurance, it’s breaking the law.

The school must have insurance to cover crashes during lessons, just like public schools do.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 41914 Private Driver Training Schools

As used in this article, an “approved private driver training school” is one which: (a) Has a valid license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11100) of Division 5 of the Vehicle Code. (b) Maintains at all times limits of liability insurance established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction equal to that required of the contracting school district. (c) Provides, for such automobile driving instruction, dual-control automobiles approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (d) Meets such other requirements as shall be established by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

approved private driver training schoolDepartment of Motor VehiclesState Superintendent of Public Instructiondual-control automobiles

Related Statutes

  • § 41916 Driver Training School Payments
  • § 41918 Private Driver Training Instructors
  • § 41919 Driver Training School Contracts
  • § 41900 Driver Education Funding Limits
  • § 41901 Driver Training Cost Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 41914.
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