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

Where is your teen on the road to a license?

Starting from scratch, or already holding a learner's permit? Pick the program that matches where your teen is today.

Online + Behind-the-wheel
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From the classroom to the driver's seat

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 DMV-approved online driver education.
  • Choose Silver +, Gold + or Platinum + 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.

Permit in hand? Let's hit the road

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

Silver +

  • DMV-approved online driver education course.
  • Essential behind-the-wheel training.
  • Vehicle control, intersections, city streets and everyday traffic.
  • Meets California's professional training requirement for minors.
Best for: Families who want the state-required training and plan plenty of supervised practice at home.
Choose Silver +
Full Program

Gold +

  • Everything in Silver +, plus expanded real-world training.
  • Freeway merging, lane changes and highway speeds.
  • Adverse driving conditions.
  • ABS emergency braking.
Best for: Students who need more time behind the wheel, or would benefit from freeway, challenging road conditions and emergency-braking experience.
Choose Gold +
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Full Program

Platinum +

  • Everything in Gold +: freeway, adverse conditions and ABS braking.
  • Plus a dedicated drive-test review with an AAA instructor.
  • Drive-test review conducted at an AAA Driving School location.
Best for: Students who want the most complete preparation for real-world driving and test day.
Choose Platinum +
Lesson Only

Behind-the-wheel lessons only

  • 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

  • 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

Four steps to get your teen enrolled - including choosing when behind-the-wheel lessons will begin. 

1

Choose a program

Pick Full Program or Lesson Only based on what your teen still needs to complete. Full Program includes online course access, sent immediately after enrollment.

2

Choose an office

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

3

Choose enrollment

Pick the month your teen will start behind-the-wheel lessons. This is the earliest lessons can begin - not a suggested date.

4

Start driving

Once your enrollment month arrives, 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.
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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 Full Program is for teens starting from scratch: it includes the DMV-approved 30-hour online driver education course plus behind-the-wheel training with an AAA instructor. Its packages are called Silver +, Gold + and Platinum +, where the + is the online course. Lesson Only is behind-the-wheel training for teens who have already completed driver education and hold a valid permit. Its packages are Silver, Gold and Platinum. The behind-the-wheel training at each level is the same in both programs.

Silver, Gold and Platinum are the three levels of behind-the-wheel training, available in both the Full Program and Lesson Only. Silver includes 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, the state minimum for minors. Gold adds freeway driving, adverse driving conditions and ABS emergency braking. Platinum includes everything in Gold plus a dedicated drive-test review at an AAA Driving School location. Gold and Platinum may be a better fit for students who are nervous, need more practice, or want extra preparation for test day.

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.

Choose Full Program Choose Lesson Only