AAA Teen Driver Education

Choose the driver training program that fits your teen

Start by selecting the right program. Your teen can enroll in the full online driver education and behind-the-wheel package, or register for behind-the-wheel lessons only if driver education is already complete.

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Start with the right program. Then choose your AAA drive office and available enrollment date.

Step 1: Pick your program

Online & behind-the-wheel full program

Your teen can take 30 hours of DMV-approved driver education online and choose 6 or 10 hours of in-car lessons.

Online + Behind-the-wheel
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Online driver education + behind-the-wheel lessons

Select this option if your teen needs the complete program: DMV-approved online driver education combined with behind-the-wheel training from AAA instructors.

  • Includes 30 hours of DMV-approved online driver education.
  • Choose 6 or 10 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
  • Ideal for students beginning the full licensing path.
  • Eligible AAA auto insurance customers may qualify for a discount after successful completion.
Choose this if you need
Full Program
Behind-the-wheel only
Teen driver's hands on the steering wheel during a behind-the-wheel lesson.

Behind-the-wheel lessons only

Select this option if your teen has already finished the required online or classroom driver education course and only needs in-car instruction.

  • For students who already completed driver education.
  • Student must have a valid permit before lessons begin.
  • Choose the AAA drive office where lessons will be scheduled.
  • A good fit if your teen only needs the behind-the-wheel portion.
Choose this if you need
Lessons Only

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Minimum requirement, extra confidence, or lessons only?

Every teen is different. Some need the full licensing path. Others have already completed driver education and only need in-car lessons.

Full Program

Online course + 6 hours behind-the-wheel

Package options shown during registration

  • Includes 30 hours of DMV-approved online driver education.
  • Includes 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • Meets the state minimum behind-the-wheel training requirement.
  • A good fit for students who will get plenty of supervised practice outside of lessons.
Best for: Families who want the required training package and plan to do extra practice at home.
Choose 6-hour full program
More practice
Full Program Plus

Online course + 10 hours behind-the-wheel

Package options shown during registration

  • Includes 30 hours of DMV-approved online driver education.
  • Includes 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • Includes exclusive freeway practice with an AAA instructor.
  • More time to build confidence in real-world driving conditions.
Best for: Students who are nervous, need more practice, or would benefit from freeway and higher-confidence driving experience.
Choose 10-hour full program
Lesson Only

Behind-the-wheel lessons only

For students who already completed driver education

  • For students who already completed online or classroom driver education.
  • Student must have a valid permit before lessons begin.
  • Choose the AAA drive office where lessons will be scheduled.
  • A good fit if your teen only needs the in-car portion.
Best for: Students who already handled the classroom or online course and are ready for in-car training.
Choose lesson only
Online Only

How to Drive Online course only

For students who only need to complete driver education online

  • State-approved 30-hour California driver education course, completed entirely online.
  • 14 training units with video, simulations, and interactive exercises — self-paced and accessible on mobile.
  • Students must score 80% or higher on the final exam to receive certification.
  • Completion certificate sent via first class mail — typically arrives within 7–10 business days.
Best for: Students who need to complete the required California driver education course before moving on to behind-the-wheel training.
Choose online course

Driver training, membership value, and potential insurance savings

The Full Program is designed to support your teen through online driver education, behind-the-wheel training, and the next step toward safer independent driving.

AAA membership value In-car instruction Insurance discount may apply

How it works

A clearer path from program selection to lessons

Choose the correct program first, then continue to office selection, availability, and enrollment.

1

Choose a program

Pick Full Program or Lesson Only based on what your teen still needs to complete.

2

Choose an office

Select the AAA drive office where your teen will complete behind-the-wheel lessons.

3

Choose enrollment

Choose from available enrollment dates and options.

4

Start driving

Start building safer driving habits with AAA instructors.

Flexible payment options

Choose the payment option that works for your family

Full Program enrollment offers flexible ways to pay, including a deposit option, pay-in-full option, and Afterpay for eligible purchases.

Deposit option

Reserve with a $199 deposit

Pay the remaining balance within 30 days.

  • Claim your teen’s spot in the program with a lower upfront payment.
  • Remaining balance is due within 30 days.
  • Suits families who want to confirm enrollment now and pay the rest within the month.
Simple
Pay in full

Complete payment during registration

Package options shown during registration.

  • Pay the full program amount upfront when you register.
  • Best if you prefer a straightforward, single-payment registration.
  • No separate package purchase step needed.
AAA membership value

Full Program enrollment can include membership benefits & insurance savings

Not yet a AAA member? Full Program enrollment can include a one-year AAA membership for the registering parent or guardian. Upon your teen's successful completion of the course, they may also receive a dependent associate membership.

Families with an eligible AAA auto insurance policy may also qualify for a premium discount once the student graduates. Final package options, pricing, and insurance eligibility vary, so please confirm details with your AAA representative during registration.

Frequently asked questions

Answers parents usually need before choosing a program

A little clarity before clicking is better than discovering the wrong path three screens later.

Choose Full Program if your teen still needs the online driver education course plus behind-the-wheel lessons. Choose Lesson Only if your teen already completed driver education and only needs in-car instruction.

The 6-hour option includes the state minimum behind-the-wheel training requirement. The 10-hour option gives your teen additional instructor time and includes exclusive freeway practice. The 10-hour package may be a better fit for students who are nervous, need more practice, or would benefit from extra real-world driving experience.

Eligible Full Program enrollment options may include a one-year AAA membership for the parent or guardian who registers the student. After successful course completion, the student may also receive a dependent associate membership. Final package options, membership eligibility, and pricing are confirmed during registration.

Your teen generally needs the required permit before beginning behind-the-wheel lessons. If enrolling in the Full Program, your teen may complete the online driver education portion first, then move into lessons once permit requirements are met.

Students who successfully complete the Full Program may qualify for an AAA auto insurance discount if they are covered under an eligible AAA auto insurance policy. Discount availability, eligibility, and amount may vary, so families should confirm details with their AAA insurance representative.

The online course is completed separately, but behind-the-wheel lessons are scheduled through a selected AAA drive office. Choosing a program first helps show the correct enrollment options for the office you choose next.

Ready to get started?

Choose the program that matches your teen’s current stage, then continue to office selection and availability.

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