Key facts. Gibbs Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in La Quinta, CA (license E2652, current license held since 1983, 43 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $600 for 6 hours. Offers pickup and drop-off.
Behind the wheel training, 3 lessons of 2 hours each, $600 (package for students under 18 only); online drivers ed $49
Current DMV license since 1983 (43 years) · Valid through Aug 2027
About 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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Getting a license with Gibbs Driving School
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course first (online, $32.99); it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a learner's permit.
- Take the knowledge test at a DMV field office, by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Gibbs Driving School (from $600), in 2-hour blocks, and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 at night.
- After 6 months on the permit, take the road test.
Driving schools near La Quinta in other cities
Gibbs Driving School is the only DMV-licensed behind-the-wheel school in La Quinta. These licensed schools in neighbouring cities are the nearest alternatives, straight-line distance from Gibbs Driving School:
- Millers Driving Academy, Palm Desert, 4.7 miles, DMV license since 2019 · 6 yrs, 6 hours from $660
Gibbs Driving School FAQ
- Is Gibbs Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Gibbs Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E2652, and the current license was issued in 1983 (43 years ago). Valid through Aug 2027. 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 Gibbs Driving School cost?
- Gibbs Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $600 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $100 per hour. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Gibbs Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Gibbs Driving School offers pickup and drop-off from home or school.
- Are there other driving schools near La Quinta?
- Gibbs Driving School is the only DMV-licensed behind-the-wheel school in La Quinta. The nearest alternatives are Millers Driving Academy in Palm Desert (4.7 miles).
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Gibbs 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 $32.99 and self-paced. Adults 18 and over can book lessons directly.
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