Murrieta driving schools at a glance
Compare Murrieta driving schools
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1The Pink Driving Academy LLCLic. E0471 | 20251 yrs | 5.0★10 reviews | call | n/a | unknown | unknown | English | Mon-Fri 8 AM - 6 PM · Sat 9 AM - 5 PM · Sun Closed |
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.
The Pink Driving Academy LLC
The Pink Driving Academy LLC is a woman-owned driving school registered in Murrieta in February 2025 (registered agent Amanda Marie Elliott, 24978 2nd Ave), reachable at (951) 970-0007, offering behind-the-wheel training with female instructors for teens and adults across the Inland Empire. Its website covers defensive driving and California road law instruction but publishes no prices, hours or package details.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Murrieta 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 Murrieta
Murrieta has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighbouring cities, listed nearest first with driving distance from Murrieta.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academic Driving School LLCLic. E0817 | Temecula | 3.4 mi | 2026first year | 5.0★59 reviews | $399 |
| La Excel Driving SchoolLic. E3358 | Wildomar | 3.5 mi | 199530 yrs | 4.4★13 reviews | $425 |
| Five Star Driving SchoolLic. E0470 | Temecula | 3.6 mi | 20251 yrs | 5.0★19 reviews | $485 |
| Temecula Valley Driving SchoolLic. E4763 | Temecula | 5.6 mi | 20188 yrs | 4.5★111 reviews | $499 |
| Kenzie Driving SchoolLic. E2174 | Lake Elsinore | 8.6 mi | 20196 yrs | 4.8★194 reviews | $510 |
| Let’s Go for a Ride CA Driving School L.L.C.Lic. E0623 | Canyon Lake | 8.8 mi | 2025first year | 4.8★85 reviews | call |
Distances are straight-line from the Murrieta listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
How a teen gets licensed in Murrieta
- At 15 and a half, finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course. Online it is $32.99 and self-paced; it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a permit.
- Book a permit appointment at a DMV field 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 Murrieta (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at a DMV field 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 Murrieta
- 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
Murrieta driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Murrieta?
- 1. Every school listed here holds an active California DMV occupational license and teaches behind-the-wheel in person. Because Murrieta has a single licensed school, the page also lists the 6 nearest licensed schools in neighbouring cities, with distances.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Murrieta?
- No Murrieta school publishes its behind-the-wheel price online, so call for a quote. Across Riverside County, schools that do publish a price charge in the mid $400s for the 6-hour package, with the DMV test car extra. The 30-hour drivers ed course is a separate cost; online it is $32.99.
- Which Murrieta driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- The Pink Driving Academy LLC, whose current DMV license dates from 2025. 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 Murrieta?
- 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 $32.99.