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Training sedan on a tree-lined Southern California street during a behind-the-wheel lesson

Norwalk, California · Adults 18+ · Former California DMV drive-test examiner

Drive smart. Drive safe. Drive Grizzly.

Two-hour behind-the-wheel lessons for adult drivers.

Two full hours

Every session is two hours in the training car, pickup to drop-off. Late arrivals still end on time.

Based in Norwalk

We pick students up across Los Angeles County and Orange County.

$50 deposit

After we confirm by phone, $50 holds the time. That amount goes toward your package and is non-refundable. If we cancel, you can reschedule or get a full refund.

Before you book

See where you stand

A short skill check, written-test practice, and the adult path from permit to license. No account needed.

How licensing works

Knowledge exam, permit, behind-the-wheel, then the driving test — and what Grizzly covers.

Skill check

Ten questions. About three minutes. Honest answers so you know what to practice next.

Written-test practice

Signs, right of way, and the rules that show up on the knowledge exam.

Packages

What a lesson costs

Single lesson

$165

One 2-hour session in the training car. Pickup and drop-off included.

3-lesson pack

$450

$150 per lesson. Time to settle into intersections, parking, and neighborhood streets.

5-lesson pack

$725

$145 per lesson. Room for freeways, night driving, and the maneuvers the test actually scores.

DMV test service

$225–$275

Use the training car at the office. Final price depends on a warm-up drive and which DMV you test at.

View through the windshield of a training car

Booking

  1. 01

    Request a time and choose a package. Read and accept the customer agreement.

  2. 02

    We email a copy of those terms. We call from (562) 660-6820 to confirm the time with you.

  3. 03

    After we confirm, a $50 deposit holds the lesson and goes toward your payment. The rest is due before the first lesson by Cash App or Zelle.

Start a request

Behind the wheel

What we actually work on

One student, one car. Steering, parking, traffic, freeways — the skills you need on the road and on test day.

Steering & control

Lane position, smooth stops, and getting a feel for the training car before traffic piles up.

Intersections

Turns, gaps, and four-way stops — where most new drivers hesitate.

Parking

Parallel, reverse, and curb work that shows up on the scoring sheet.

Traffic & lanes

Signals, blind spots, and lane changes on real Southern California streets.

Freeways

Matching speed, merging, and exits when you are ready — not on lesson one unless you are.

Night & test day

Headlights, observations, and the maneuvers examiners watch for.

Take the skill check

Silver sedan on a Southern California residential street

Adult California path

From permit to license

  1. 1. Knowledge exam — pass at the DMV and get your permit.
  2. 2. Permit — hold it, practice, and keep it with you for every lesson.
  3. 3. Behind-the-wheel — 2-hour lessons with pickup and drop-off included.
  4. 4. Driving test — we can take you in the training car when you are ready.
See the full path
Brandon Brewer, driving instructor

Instructor

Brandon Brewer

10 years at the California DMV · 5 years as a Drive Test Examiner · CA driving school No. E0816

Brandon Brewer spent a decade at the California DMV, including five years as a Drive Test Examiner. That experience in driver evaluation, traffic law, and testing standards shapes every lesson.

Lessons are for adults 18 and over. If weather or the vehicle is unsafe, the lesson is rescheduled at no charge.

(562) 660-6820

Questions

Quick answers

Call or text (562) 660-6820 if yours isn’t here.

How long is a lesson?

Each behind-the-wheel session is two hours in the training car. Pickup and drop-off are part of that block. If you arrive late, we still finish at the original time.

Do I need a permit?

Yes. Bring a valid California learner’s permit or license. Without one, the appointment is treated as a no-show and the $50 fee may apply.

When do I pay?

Do not send money when you request a lesson. After we confirm from (562) 660-6820, a $50 deposit holds the time and goes toward your payment. It is non-refundable. The rest is due before the lesson by Cash App or Zelle.

Can I change the date?

Give at least 24 hours’ notice and there is no extra fee. The $50 deposit stays on the new time and is not refunded if you cancel. Same-day changes, late notice, or a no-show keeps the deposit. New times depend on instructor availability.

Can someone sit in the back?

No. Extra passengers pull attention off the student. Lessons are one-on-one for the full two hours.

Where are you based?

The school is in Norwalk, California. Pickup across Los Angeles County and Orange County. If you are farther out, call and ask.

Do you teach under 18?

Not right now. Lessons are for drivers 18 and over.

What if the weather is bad?

If we cancel because of weather, the vehicle, illness, or anything on our side, you can reschedule or receive a full refund. There is no fee.