Welcome to Turlock Driving School

TDS has been serving the greater San Joaquin Valley since 1991, providing excellent instruction in Drivers Education and Drivers Training for teenagers and adults.

Keeping with tradition, new owners, Patty and Don Chesney, are committed to keeping the Turlock Driving School staff highly trained and motivated, to ensure the safety and quality of the behind the wheel driving experience for student drivers of all ages.
Patty, has an extensive teaching background in behind-the-wheel instruction, having taught for over a decade, and continuing to work along side her staff as an instructor.

OUR STAFF

You will find TDS instructors to be thorough, courteous, and very knowledgeable, with a high success rate teaching students safety and confidence in the basic driving skills needed to pass the driving performance evaluation.

OUR FLEET

All Turlock Driving School student driver automobiles have an automatic transmission, air conditioning, and are safety equipped with instructor-side brakes and rear-view mirrors. All vehicles meet or exceed the DMV requirements.

RATES/SCHEDULING

Turlock Driving School behind the wheel drivers’ training rates are based on student age and location.

Turlock Driving School offers lessons 7 days a week and does its best to accommodate all schedules. Pick-up/ drop-off locations can be tailored to meet every student’s needs.

Please call the office during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, for current rates and availability. (209) 632-5957

ONLINE COURSES

You will find there are many online drivers education courses offered. Through research, and history of success upon taking the written permit exam, Turlock Driving School endorses Welcomedriver.com. When registering for welcomedriver.com use code TU3826 to get a discounted price.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Turlock Driving School offers behind-the-wheel training for student drivers of all ages. Call today for more information and the current schedule: 209-632-5957

DMV TEST

DMV drive test appointments can be taken using any one of Turlock Driving School’s vehicles. There is a $75.00 per hour fee, with a minimum of 1 hour.

Prior to using the TDS vehicle for the drivers evaluation test, the student must take a minimum of 1 – 2 hour behind the wheel drivers training lesson with a TDS instructor. Evaluation for use of vehicle will be determined at that time.