Riverside County has about 19 DMV-licensed driving schools offering behind-the-wheel training, from Riverside and Corona in the west out to Temecula, Palm Desert and La Quinta. The largest clusters are in Corona and Riverside, and every city with a licensed school has its own page below. Every listing is checked against the California DMV occupational license registry, and each shows the year the DMV issued the school’s current license, its Google rating, and the behind-the-wheel price it publishes.
Riverside County driving schools at a glance
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19 schools · 11 cities
Riverside
The county seat: Aery, Freeway and Icon offer behind-the-wheel training.
Longest-held DMV licenses among driving schools in Riverside County
| # | School | City | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nellies Driving School | Moreno Valley | 198145 yrs | under 5 reviews | call |
| 2 | Gibbs Driving School | La Quinta | 198343 yrs | under 5 reviews | $600 |
| 3 | A 1 Driving School | Corona | 199432 yrs | 4.7★19 reviews | call |
| 4 | La Excel Driving School | Wildomar | 199530 yrs | 4.4★13 reviews | $425 |
| 5 | Motorpro Driving School | Hemet | 200323 yrs | 3.3★12 reviews | $466 |
| 6 | Raasveld Instructional Services | Hemet | 200422 yrs | 4.2★46 reviews | $385 |
| 7 | Active Driving School | Corona | 201016 yrs | 4.9★50 reviews | $375 |
| 8 | Handicap Driver Training | Corona | 201016 yrs | 4.9★12 reviews | call |
| 9 | Freeway Driving School | Riverside | 201115 yrs | 4.9★207 reviews | call |
| 10 | Juans Driving School | Corona | 201214 yrs | 4.1★19 reviews | $375 |
Ranked by the date the California DMV issued each school's current occupational license (public record); a school that re-licensed under a new entity shows the newer date. Prices as stated by each school.
Riverside County driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Riverside County?
- This directory lists 19 DMV-licensed driving schools in Riverside County that teach behind-the-wheel in person, across 11 cities. Online-only providers licensed in the county are left out.
- Which Riverside County driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Ranked by the date the DMV issued each school's current license, Nellie's Driving School in Moreno Valley (1981), Gibbs Driving School in La Quinta (1983), A-1 Driving School in Corona (1994) and La Excel in Wildomar (1995) top the list. A school that re-licensed under a new owner shows the newer date.
- How much does behind-the-wheel training cost in Riverside County?
- Schools that publish prices list the state-required 6-hour package between roughly $375 and $660, with most in the $400 to $500 range. A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on of about $185 to $275.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons?
- Yes. California teens aged 15½ to 17½ must complete a DMV-approved 30-hour driver education course to get the learner's permit that behind-the-wheel lessons require. The online course is $44.99.
- Where are the DMV field offices in Riverside County?
- Field offices: Blythe, Hemet, Indio, Norco, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Riverside, Riverside East, Temecula. Banning closed in 2023 and Corona and Moreno Valley have self-service kiosks only. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
Each school is listed with its address, phone and DMV license number, verifiable with the CA DMV. Data from CA DMV public records; verify independently.