Key facts. IE Driving Academy is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Montclair, CA (license E2247, current license held since 2022, 4 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Traffic school, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult and senior drivers. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off, teaches in Spanish. Google rating 5.0 from 39 reviews.
4.0 miles from Pomona DMV
Current DMV license since 2022 (4 years) · Valid through Apr 2028
About 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.
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 IE Driving Academy
- 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, 4.0 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with IE Driving Academy (call for pricing), 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.
Driving schools near Montclair in other cities
IE Driving Academy is the only DMV-licensed behind-the-wheel school in Montclair. These licensed schools in neighboring cities are the nearest alternatives, straight-line distance from IE Driving Academy:
- Sarah's Driving & Traffic School, Upland, 2.8 miles, DMV license since 2025 · 1 yrs, 6 hours from $475
- ACE Driving & Traffic School, Chino, 5.1 miles, DMV license since 2006 · 19 yrs
- Upland Driving School, Rancho Cucamonga, 5.4 miles, DMV license since 2016 · 10 yrs, 6 hours from $379.95
- All Star Driving School, Rancho Cucamonga, 5.7 miles, DMV license since 2023 · 3 yrs
IE Driving Academy FAQ
- Is IE Driving Academy licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. IE Driving Academy holds California DMV occupational license E2247, and the current license was issued in 2022 (4 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 IE Driving Academy cost?
- IE Driving Academy does not publish behind-the-wheel prices online; call (909) 217-7711 for a quote.
- Does IE Driving Academy provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- IE Driving Academy 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 IE Driving Academy?
- The closest DMV field office to IE Driving Academy is Pomona DMV at 1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766, about 4.0 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are IE Driving Academy's hours?
- Mon-Thu 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM - 4 PM · Sat-Sun 10 AM - 2 PM. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- Does IE Driving Academy teach in languages other than English?
- Yes. IE Driving Academy lists lessons in English and Spanish.
- Are there other driving schools near Montclair?
- IE Driving Academy is the only DMV-licensed behind-the-wheel school in Montclair. The nearest alternatives are Sarah's Driving & Traffic School in Upland (2.8 miles), ACE Driving & Traffic School in Chino (5.1 miles), Upland Driving School in Rancho Cucamonga (5.4 miles).
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at IE Driving Academy?
- 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.
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