Key facts. West Coast Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Chino, CA (license E4673, current license held since 2017, 9 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off, Refresher lessons for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $420 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 4.8 from 35 reviews.
4.6 miles from Pomona DMV
6 Hours $420 (one price, described as required for all permit holders under 17 1/2; no separate adult 6-hour price); 2 Hours $150; Drive Test Package $270 including scheduling the test, a 2 hours review and use of the school's car; all packages include pick up and drop off (pricing image on website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2017 (9 years) · Valid through Apr 2028
#3 of 3 in Chino by years on current license
About 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.
How West Coast Driving School compares in Chino
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Driving & Traffic School | 200619 yrs | 4.3★52 reviews | call | unknown | Yes |
| Chino Hills Driving School | 200818 yrs | 3.8★25 reviews | $360 | Yes | unknown |
| West Coast Driving School | 20179 yrs | 4.8★35 reviews | $420 | Yes | Yes |
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 as stated by each school; confirm before booking. See all 3 driving schools in Chino →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Pomona DMV (1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766) · Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730)
Getting a license with West Coast Driving School
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course first (online, $44.99); it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a learner's permit.
- Take the knowledge test at Pomona DMV (1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766, 4.6 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with West Coast Driving School (from $420), in 2-hour blocks, and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 at night.
- After 6 months on the permit, take the road test at Pomona DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
West Coast Driving School FAQ
- Is West Coast Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. West Coast Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4673, and the current license was issued in 2017 (9 years ago). Valid through Apr 2028. You can confirm the license yourself on the DMV Occupational Licensing lookup; the verify link on this page opens it.
- How much do lessons at West Coast Driving School cost?
- West Coast Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $420 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $70 per hour. Across Chino schools that publish a price, the same package runs $360 to $420. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does West Coast Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- West Coast Driving School provides a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on, and offers pickup and drop-off from home or school.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to West Coast Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to West Coast Driving School is Pomona DMV at 1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766, about 4.6 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are West Coast Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Sat 7 AM - 9 PM · Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does West Coast Driving School compare with other driving schools in Chino?
- Chino has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, West Coast Driving School ranks #3 of 3. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 35 reviews, against a Chino average of 4.3. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at West Coast Driving School?
- If you are 15 and a half to 17 and a half, yes. California requires the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course before the learner's permit, and the permit before behind-the-wheel lessons. The online course is $44.99 and self-paced. Adults 18 and over can book lessons directly.
License data from CA DMV public records; prices, hours and services as stated by the school or Google. Verify independently. Spot something off?