Chino has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools, in the southwest corner of San Bernardino County next to Chino Hills and Ontario. Compare them below by license tenure, Google rating and published price. There is no DMV field office in Chino: the nearest is Pomona, about four miles from the Chino schools across the Los Angeles County line, and Rancho Cucamonga is the nearest inside San Bernardino County. The licensed schools in Montclair and Upland are a short drive north. San Bernardino County has about 20 licensed schools in total. Teens aged 15½ to 17½ need the 30-hour drivers ed course and a learner’s permit before the first lesson.
Chino driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1ACE Driving & Traffic SchoolLic. E4309 | 200619 yrs | 4.3★52 reviews | call | n/a | unknown | Yes | English | Mon-Fri 9 AM - 6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM - 4:30 PM · Sun Closed |
| #2Chino Hills Driving SchoolLic. E4406 | 200818 yrs | 3.8★25 reviews | $360 | $60 | Yes | unknown | English | Mon-Thu 10:30 AM - 6 PM · Fri 10:30 AM - 5 PM · Sat 10:30 AM - 1 PM · Sun Closed |
| #3West Coast Driving SchoolLic. E4673 | 20179 yrs | 4.8★35 reviews | $420 | $70 | Yes | Yes | English | Mon-Sat 7 AM - 9 PM · Sun Closed |
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 and hours are as stated on each school's own website or listing and change without notice; confirm before booking. Per hour = stated package price divided by package hours.
ACE Driving & Traffic School
ACE Driving & Traffic School lists its corporate office at 3873 Schaefer Ave in Chino and also lists offices in Riverside and Norco. Its website offers classroom driver education on Saturdays at the Chino office, online driver education, behind-the-wheel training with pickup and drop-off from home or school at no extra cost, online traffic school and a mature driving program. The DMV record lists the business as Ace Driving/Traffic School Inc, doing business as Riverside Driving School.
Chino Hills Driving School
Chino Hills Driving School is the business name used by Five Star Driving School at 14726 Ramona Ave in Chino. Its website lists 6-hour behind-the-wheel training for teenagers, 2-hour and 6-hour training for adults and for drivers 55 and over, online driver education for teens, and a car for the DMV test at the Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga and Norco DMV offices. The price list states that payment is by cash or Zelle only.
West Coast Driving School
West Coast Driving School is a family-owned school with an office at 14726 Ramona Ave in Chino that offers behind-the-wheel training for teens and adults, including beginners and brush-up lessons. Its posted packages include pick up and drop off, and its drive test package covers scheduling the DMV test, a 2-hour review and use of the school's car. The school states that it was established in 1995.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Chino are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Chino
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Among the 2 Chino schools that publish a price, the 6-hour package runs $360 to $420, about $65 per hour. 2 of 3 schools provide a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. 2 offer pickup and drop-off from home or school. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the learner's permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
How a teen gets licensed in Chino
- At 15 and a half, finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course. Online it is $44.99 and self-paced; it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a permit.
- Book a permit appointment at the Pomona DMV or Rancho Cucamonga DMV office, bring the drivers ed certificate, proof of identity and residency, and pass the 46-question knowledge test.
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them at night.
- Complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with a DMV-licensed school in or near Chino (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Pomona DMV or Rancho Cucamonga DMV office; several local schools rent a car for the test if the family car is not suitable.
Teen driver? Start here
Behind-the-wheel comes after drivers ed.
California teens 15½ to 17½ need the DMV-approved 30-hour course first. That is what earns the permit these lessons require.
How to choose a driving school in Chino
- Confirm the school's DMV license is active (verify link on every listing) and note how long the current license has been held
- Ask whether the price includes the full 6 hours behind-the-wheel, and what a DMV test car costs on top
- Check pickup and drop-off from home or school, and how lessons are scheduled (2-hour blocks are typical)
- Compare Google ratings against review count; a 4.9 from 200 reviews says more than a 5.0 from 6
- Ask about instructor experience, dual-brake vehicles and lessons in your language if needed
- For teens: finish drivers ed first so the permit is in hand before the first lesson
Chino driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Chino?
- 3. Every school listed here holds an active California DMV occupational license and teaches behind-the-wheel in person; San Bernardino County as a whole has about 20.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Chino?
- Among Chino schools that publish a price, the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package runs $360 to $420, roughly $65 per hour. A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
- Where do I take my driving test near Chino?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Pomona DMV (1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766) and Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Chino driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- ACE Driving & Traffic School, whose current DMV license dates from 2006. That is the date the DMV issued the license the school holds today; a school that re-licensed under a new owner shows the newer date, so treat it as a license-record fact rather than years in business.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons in Chino?
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half do. California requires a DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course before the learner's permit, then 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction from a licensed school like the ones above, plus 50 hours of supervised practice. Adults 18 and over can book behind-the-wheel lessons directly. The online drivers ed course is $44.99.