California Driving School Directory
Find help across California for driving lessons, behind-the-wheel coaching, permit test prep, and road test practice. Choose your city below to view the local driving school hub page.
Fast booking tip:
When you call, share your city, whether you’re a teen or adult learner, your current level (permit holder / beginner / refresher), and what you want to practice (parking, freeway, road test prep). This helps schools match you to the right instructor and time slot.
Cities Covered in California
These pages are built for high‑intent searches like “driving school near me”, “behind-the-wheel lessons”, “adult driving lessons”, and “road test prep” in each city.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Metro
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
San Jose, CA
Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
Bay Area
Fresno, CA
Central Valley
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Area
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Oakland, CA
Bay Area
Bakersfield, CA
Central Valley
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
Stockton, CA
Central Valley
Riverside, CA
Inland Empire
Irvine, CA
Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
Orange County
Chula Vista, CA
San Diego County
Santa Clarita, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Fremont, CA
Bay Area
San Bernardino, CA
Inland Empire
Modesto, CA
Central Valley
Fontana, CA
Inland Empire
Moreno Valley, CA
Inland Empire
Oxnard, CA
Central Coast
Huntington Beach, CA
Orange County
Glendale, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Ontario, CA
Inland Empire
Elk Grove, CA
Sacramento Area
Santa Rosa, CA
Bay Area
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Inland Empire
Garden Grove, CA
Orange County
Oceanside, CA
San Diego County
Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Roseville, CA
Sacramento Area
Palmdale, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Corona, CA
Inland Empire
Salinas, CA
Central Coast
Hayward, CA
Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA
Bay Area
Escondido, CA
San Diego County
Pomona, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Visalia, CA
Central Valley
Victorville, CA
Inland Empire
Fullerton, CA
Orange County
Torrance, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Orange, CA
Orange County
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Santa Clara, CA
Bay Area
Clovis, CA
Central Valley
Simi Valley, CA
California
Thousand Oaks, CA
Central Coast
Concord, CA
Bay Area
Vallejo, CA
Bay Area
Fairfield, CA
Bay Area
Berkeley, CA
Bay Area
Antioch, CA
Bay Area
Menifee, CA
Inland Empire
Richmond, CA
Bay Area
Carlsbad, CA
San Diego County
Murrieta, CA
Inland Empire
Temecula, CA
Inland Empire
Santa Maria, CA
Central Coast
Ventura, CA
Central Coast
Downey, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County
Jurupa Valley, CA
Inland Empire
West Covina, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Rialto, CA
Inland Empire
El Monte, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Vacaville, CA
Sacramento Area
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles Metro
El Cajon, CA
San Diego County
San Mateo, CA
Bay Area
Chico, CA
Northern California
Inglewood, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Hesperia, CA
Inland Empire
Daly City, CA
Bay Area
Tracy, CA
Central Valley
Vista, CA
San Diego County
Norwalk, CA
Los Angeles Metro
San Marcos, CA
San Diego County
Merced, CA
Central Valley
Manteca, CA
Central Valley
Indio, CA
Inland Empire
Chino, CA
Inland Empire
Redding, CA
Northern California
Hemet, CA
Inland Empire
Folsom, CA
Sacramento Area
Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County
Carson, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Compton, CA
Los Angeles Metro
South Gate, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles Metro
Westminster, CA
Orange County
Mountain View, CA
Bay Area
Santa Barbara, CA
Central Coast
Lake Forest, CA
Orange County
Citrus Heights, CA
Sacramento Area
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Popular Driving Lesson Types in California
Use this directory to find providers for common lesson types and training goals:
- Teen driving lessons + driver education / permit prep (where offered)
- Behind-the-wheel lessons (beginner to advanced)
- Adult refresher driving lessons (confidence rebuilding)
- Road test practice + test-day car availability (where offered)
- Freeway / highway merging and lane-change coaching (when appropriate)
- Parking skills: parallel parking, reverse parking, tight-space maneuvers
- Defensive driving courses (availability varies)
- Manual transmission (stick shift) lessons (limited availability)
Teen driving lessons CA • Adult driving lessons CA • Behind-the-wheel CA • Driving lesson packages CA • Defensive driving California
How This Directory Works
- Pick your city to view the local driving school hub page.
- Choose the lesson type (teen, adult, road test prep, freeway, parking) and note your availability.
- Call a provider to confirm scheduling, pickup options (if offered), package details, and pricing.
Student Checklist
- Know your starting point (permit holder, returning driver, test date target).
- Ask what’s included (car use for test, cancellation policy, progress tracking).
- Confirm pickup/drop-off areas and lesson duration.
- Request a written package quote for fair comparisons.
Note: Licensing, program formats, and availability vary by provider and by city/county.
Advertising & “Get Listed”
Driving School Advertising in California
If you’re a driving school serving California and want local leads from city pages, request a listing. Provide your service area, lesson types, hours, and licensing details where applicable.
FAQ
Is this the DMV?
No. This directory is not affiliated with the California DMV or any government agency. Use it to compare independent providers in your area.
How many lessons do I need?
It depends on your experience level and goals. Many students start with 2–3 lessons, then adjust based on progress and any upcoming road test date.
Do schools provide a car for the road test?
Some schools offer test-day car packages. Confirm availability, requirements, and included practice time in writing.
What should I ask when booking?
Ask about licensing/insurance, lesson length, pickup areas, cancellation policies, and what’s included in a package quote.