In the live Zoom class, a certified instructor teaches in real time at a scheduled hour, and students can interact and ask questions. It's open to anyone aged 16 or older. The self-paced online version, available exclusively to those 18 and older, allows you to work through the material independently on your own time using modules that include identity verification. Both courses are approved by the DMV, cover the identical required curriculum, and clear you to schedule a road test. However, there's a key difference: Zoom and other live classes issue a physical MV-278 certificate, while online completions are digitally reported to the DMV, and no MV-278 form is provided.