La Quinta driving schools at a glance
Compare La Quinta driving schools
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Gibbs Driving SchoolLic. E2652 | 198343 yrs | under 5 reviews | $600 | $100 | unknown | Yes | English | call |
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.
Gibbs Driving School
Gibbs Driving School is a family-owned school serving the Coachella Valley since 1983, with its main office at 73241 Highway 111, Palm Desert, and a La Quinta address at 44495 Blazing Star Trail. It sells a $49 online drivers ed course and a $600 behind-the-wheel package of three 2-hour lessons for students under 18, and lets students choose the pickup and drop-off location.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in La Quinta are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
More driving schools near La Quinta
La Quinta has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from La Quinta.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Driving AcademyLic. E2243 | Palm Desert | 4.7 mi | 20196 yrs | 4.9★177 reviews | $660 |
Distances are straight-line from the La Quinta listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in La Quinta
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. La Quinta's licensed school lists the 6-hour package at $600, about $100 per hour. It offers 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 La Quinta
- 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 Indio DMV or Palm Desert 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 La Quinta (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Indio DMV or Palm Desert 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 La Quinta
- 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
La Quinta driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in La Quinta?
- 1. Every school listed here holds an active California DMV occupational license and teaches behind-the-wheel in person; Riverside County as a whole has about 19. Because La Quinta has a single licensed school, the page also lists the 1 nearest licensed schools in neighboring cities, with distances.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in La Quinta?
- La Quinta's licensed school lists the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package at $600, roughly $100 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 La Quinta?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Indio DMV (44480 Jackson St, Indio 92201, about 3.3 miles from the center of La Quinta) and Palm Desert DMV (74-740 Technology Drive, Palm Desert 92211, about 6.2 miles from the center of La Quinta). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which La Quinta driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Gibbs Driving School, whose current DMV license dates from 1983. 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 La Quinta?
- 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.