Welcome to Surf's Up Driving School
Serving San Luis Obispo County
805-434-1444
- Behind-The-Wheel Driver Training
- Driver Education
- Refresher Courses
- Confident Courses
We Are Again Open For Driving Appointments
Starting Friday June 26th, 2020 The DMV Will Resume Behind-The-Wheel Drive Tests With New Protocols
Canceled appointments will be rescheduled automatically. New appointments will be allowed to be scheduled later this summer.
The DMV anticipates it will take several weeks to complete testing for previously canceled tests. Appointments for new behind-the-wheel tests will not be available until previously canceled tests are completed.
For the health and safety of customers and examiners, the DMV is instituting numerous new testing protocols. All behind-the-wheel drive test applicants will be required to wear a face covering and answer screening questions before starting the exam. Initially, applicants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties also will have their temperatures checked. Temperature checks will be added to protocols statewide in the coming weeks. If the customer’s permit has expired, the customer will need to fill out a new online application prior to their office visit, and check in 30 minutes before their appointment time.
DMV examiners will wear protective equipment – face coverings and gloves – and place plastic covers on the test vehicle’s passenger seat and floorboard. At least two windows need to be lowered during the test for increased ventilation. Examiners will conduct more of the test outside of the vehicle, for instance when they are providing applicants with pre-test instructions.
The DMV is also making changes to expedite the testing process and increase the number of exams it can administer each day, including shortening the testing route in many locations. The test routes will be long enough to adequately determine driving knowledge and safety skills. The DMV is also expanding the hours when tests are conducted, including Saturday service for drive tests in some high-volume locations, and adding more examiners.
Employees at 169 field offices are assisting customers with current appointments at the specific office and limited transactions that require an in-person visit. The DMV continues to recommend that customers use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver license and vehicle registration renewals.
For Behind-The-Wheel Drive Tests, Where An Appointment Was Not Cancelled. New Appointments
New appointments will be allowed to be scheduled later this summer. Click on the link below. This will take you to the "Appointment Scheduling Screen." Here you will click on the "Service Advisor Tab." Once you click on this tab, you will be taken to the "Service Advisor" screen.
You will see a box that will read; "What transaction are you completing." Type in this box "Drive Test," Then click "Search."
at this time you will see the following message, Effective March 18, 2020, all behind-the-wheel drive tests have been canceled for the next 30 days. The DMV is contacting customers to reschedule their drive tests."
Expired Driver Permits:
Driver license permits expiring between March and June 30, 2020 are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier. The extensions require no individual action on the part of drivers. The DMV is extending these permits for those who may not be able to get a driver license while behind-the-wheel drive tests are suspended. The DMV has alerted California law enforcement of the extensions. California drivers may continue to drive with their expired permits. Californians with a suspended record are not eligible for the temporary extension.
New Drivers Attempting To Obtain Driving Permits:
Please note that as of May 26th, 2020, I was told that that they would not allow permit testing. However I have had several students submit their paperwork on-line, backing it up with hard copies when they went into the Slo DMV office. They were allowed to take and receive their permits. Way to go! Try the link below. Hope this helps.
I Understand At Best This Can Be Very Confusing. Please Feel Free To Call Me With Any Questions.
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owned & Taught By Retired Law Enforcement Traffic Officer
805-434-1444
With 2 Offices To Serve You. Teaching Driver Education & Driver Training. Teens & Adults
With 2 Offices To Serve You. Teaching Driver Education & Driver Training. Teens & Adults
Templeton Office
60 2nd Street
Templeton, CA 93465
Serving The Communities Of
- Atascadero
- Cal Poly
- Cambria
- Cayucos
- Creston
- Los Osos
- Morro Bay
- Paso Robles
- Park Field
- San Luis Obispo
- San Miguel
- Santa Margarita
- Shandon
- Templeton
With 2 Offices To Serve You. Teaching Driver Education & Driver Training. Teens & Adults
With 2 Offices To Serve You. Teaching Driver Education & Driver Training. Teens & Adults
With 2 Offices To Serve You. Teaching Driver Education & Driver Training. Teens & Adults
All Lessons Are 100% Private. We Don't Use Students To Pick-up Students
Instructor Cell Phones are placed in the glove box and are not used or answered during the lessons. (unless in an emergency) That is a money back guarantee!
Over 57 Years Of Combined Law Enforcement And Teaching Experience
A California State Licensed & Bonded
Driving School Lic # DS4449
805-434-1444