Montclair has 1 DMV-licensed driving school, on the western edge of San Bernardino County. The licensed schools in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga and Chino are all within about six miles and are listed below with distances. The nearest DMV field offices are Pomona, across the Los Angeles County line, and Rancho Cucamonga. 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.
Montclair driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1IE Driving AcademyLic. E2247 | 20224 yrs | 5.0★39 reviews | call | n/a | Yes | Yes | English · Spanish | Mon-Thu 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM - 4 PM · Sat-Sun 10 AM - 2 PM |
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.
IE Driving Academy
IE Driving Academy has its office at 5206 Benito St, Suite 202, in Montclair and offers behind-the-wheel lessons for teens, adults and drivers 55 and over, with free pick-up and drop-off within a stated 5-mile radius. Its website also offers online driver education, online traffic school and a drive test service at the Rancho Cucamonga and Pomona DMV offices. The school says on its Yelp page that it can teach fully in Spanish.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Montclair 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 Montclair
Montclair has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from Montclair.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Driving & Traffic SchoolLic. E0390 | Upland | 2.8 mi | 20251 yrs | 4.4★7 reviews | $475 |
| ACE Driving & Traffic SchoolLic. E4309 | Chino | 5.1 mi | 200619 yrs | 4.3★52 reviews | call |
| Upland Driving SchoolLic. E4671 | Rancho Cucamonga | 5.4 mi | 201610 yrs | 4.2★31 reviews | $379.95 |
| All Star Driving SchoolLic. E0152 | Rancho Cucamonga | 5.7 mi | 20233 yrs | 4.9★912 reviews | call |
| Baldy View Driving SchoolLic. E4381 | Rancho Cucamonga | 6.1 mi | 200818 yrs | 3.6★54 reviews | $405 |
| Chino Hills Driving SchoolLic. E4406 | Chino | 6.1 mi | 200818 yrs | 3.8★25 reviews | $360 |
Distances are straight-line from the Montclair listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
How a teen gets licensed in Montclair
- 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 Montclair (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 Montclair
- 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
Montclair driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Montclair?
- 1. 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. Because Montclair has a single licensed school, the page also lists the 6 nearest licensed schools in neighboring cities, with distances.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Montclair?
- No Montclair school publishes its behind-the-wheel price online, so call for a quote. Across San Bernardino County, schools that do publish a price charge $360 to $575 for the 6-hour package (median $425). A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on. The 30-hour drivers ed course is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
- Where do I take my driving test near Montclair?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Pomona DMV (1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766, about 4.0 miles from the center of Montclair) and Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730, about 5.3 miles from the center of Montclair). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Montclair driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- IE Driving Academy, whose current DMV license dates from 2022. 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 Montclair?
- 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.