Key facts. Good CARma Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Thousand Oaks, CA (license E3928, current license held since 2001, 24 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off, Mature driver course for teen and adult drivers. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off.
2.2 miles from Thousand Oaks DMV
Current DMV license since 2001 (24 years) · Valid through Nov 2027
#1 of 3 in Thousand Oaks by years on current license
About Good CARma Driving School
Good CARma Driving School is a Thousand Oaks driving school whose teacher, Colleen Kelly, conducts all lessons in a dual-controlled 2013 Subaru Outback. It offers the DMV-required 6-hour teen driver training in 2-hour lessons, advanced lessons on canyons, boulevards and freeways, adult lessons, and DMV drive test support with use of the school’s vehicle. Lessons include pickup and drop-off within the school’s service area, and the website also lists an online driver education course for teens and links to online mature driver courses.
How Good CARma Driving School compares in Thousand Oaks
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good CARma Driving School | 200124 yrs | under 5 reviews | call | Yes | Yes |
| Life Safety Driving School | 201313 yrs | 4.8★146 reviews | $450 | Yes | Yes |
| Safety First Driving School | 201610 yrs | 4.9★69 reviews | $475 | Yes | Yes |
Current license since = the date the California DMV issued the school's current occupational license (public record). A school that re-licensed under a new owner or business entity shows the newer date, so it is a license-record fact, not years in business. Prices as stated by each school; confirm before booking. See all 3 driving schools in Thousand Oaks →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Thousand Oaks DMV (1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362) · Simi Valley DMV (3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063)
Getting a license with Good CARma Driving School
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course first (online, $44.99); it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a learner's permit.
- Take the knowledge test at Thousand Oaks DMV (1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362, 2.2 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Good CARma Driving School (call for pricing), in 2-hour blocks, and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 at night.
- After 6 months on the permit, take the road test at Thousand Oaks DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Good CARma Driving School FAQ
- Is Good CARma Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Good CARma Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E3928, and the current license was issued in 2001 (24 years ago). Valid through Nov 2027. You can confirm the license yourself on the DMV Occupational Licensing lookup; the verify link on this page opens it.
- How much do lessons at Good CARma Driving School cost?
- Good CARma Driving School does not publish behind-the-wheel prices online; call (805) 370-9895 for a quote. For reference, Thousand Oaks schools that do publish a price charge $450 to $475 for the 6-hour package.
- Does Good CARma Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Good CARma Driving School provides a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on, and offers pickup and drop-off from home or school.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to Good CARma Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Good CARma Driving School is Thousand Oaks DMV at 1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362, about 2.2 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Good CARma Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Thu 12 - 5 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 10 AM - 2 PM · Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Good CARma Driving School compare with other driving schools in Thousand Oaks?
- Thousand Oaks has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Good CARma Driving School ranks #1 of 3. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Good CARma Driving School?
- If you are 15 and a half to 17 and a half, yes. California requires the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course before the learner's permit, and the permit before behind-the-wheel lessons. The online course is $44.99 and self-paced. Adults 18 and over can book lessons directly.
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