Key facts. Upland Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (license E4671, current license held since 2016, 10 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Traffic school, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off, Refresher lessons for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $379.95 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off, teaches in Spanish. Google rating 4.2 from 31 reviews.
1.8 miles from Rancho Cucamonga DMV
Teen 6-hour behind the wheel $379.95; adult 6-hour $395.95; 6-hour plus road test $490.00; 2-hour lesson $159.95; 2-hour plus road test $319.95; 10-hour $650.00; 10-hour plus road test $749.00; road test package (car and instructor for the DMV test) $199.95; online drivers ed $29.95; online traffic school $49.95 (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2016 (10 years) · Valid through Aug 2028
#2 of 3 in Rancho Cucamonga by years on current license
About Upland Driving School
Upland Driving School lists its address as 7365 Carnelian St, Suite 222-B, in Rancho Cucamonga and serves Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Claremont, Montclair and the northern parts of Ontario and Fontana. It offers one-on-one behind-the-wheel lessons in two-hour sessions for teens and adults with home, school or work pickup, online driver education, online traffic school, and a road test package that includes a car for the DMV test. The school says office service and driving instruction are available in Spanish.
How Upland Driving School compares in Rancho Cucamonga
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Star Driving School | 20233 yrs | 4.9★912 reviews | call | Yes | Yes |
| Baldy View Driving School | 200818 yrs | 3.6★54 reviews | $405 | Yes | Yes |
| Upland Driving School | 201610 yrs | 4.2★31 reviews | $379.95 | Yes | Yes |
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 as stated by each school; confirm before booking. See all 3 driving schools in Rancho Cucamonga →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730) · Fontana DMV (8026 Hemlock Ave, Fontana 92336)
Getting a license with Upland Driving School
- 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 Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730, 1.8 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Upland Driving School (from $379.95), 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 Rancho Cucamonga DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Upland Driving School FAQ
- Is Upland Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Upland Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4671, and the current license was issued in 2016 (10 years ago). Valid through Aug 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 Upland Driving School cost?
- Upland Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $379.95 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $63 per hour. Across Rancho Cucamonga schools that publish a price, the same package runs $379.95 to $405. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Upland Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Upland Driving School 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 Upland Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Upland Driving School is Rancho Cucamonga DMV at 8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730, about 1.8 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Upland Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM · Sat 8 AM - 3 PM · Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- Does Upland Driving School teach in languages other than English?
- Yes. Upland Driving School lists lessons in English and Spanish.
- How does Upland Driving School compare with other driving schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
- Rancho Cucamonga has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Upland Driving School ranks #2 of 3. Its Google rating is 4.2 from 31 reviews, against a Rancho Cucamonga average of 4.2. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Upland 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 $44.99 and self-paced. Adults 18 and over can book lessons directly.
License data from CA DMV public records; prices, hours and services as stated by the school or Google. Verify independently. Spot something off?