Turning 15.5 is a big deal in a California household. That’s the age the DMV lets a teen apply for a learner’s permit — but only after they’ve finished a state-approved California driver education course. For most families in 2026, that course is online. The classroom alternative still exists, but it eats weekends, costs more, and rarely fits a teenager’s schedule between school, sports, and a part-time job. A California drivers ed online program covers the same DMV-mandated material on a phone or laptop, at the kid’s pace. Here’s what parents actually need to know before signing one up.
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