Rialto has 1 DMV-licensed driving school. The city sits between Fontana and San Bernardino, so the licensed schools in both are close and are listed below with distances. There is no DMV field office in Rialto: the Fontana and San Bernardino offices are each under six miles from the Rialto school. 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.
Rialto driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1MAS Driving SchoolLic. E4649 | 201510 yrs | 5.0★2898 reviews | $460 | $77 | Yes | Yes | English · Spanish | Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM · Sat 10 AM - 3 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.
MAS Driving School
MAS Driving School is located at 519 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite C, in Rialto and describes itself as a family-owned business with over 15 years of experience. It offers behind-the-wheel training for teens and adults with home pick-up and drop-off, online driver education, brush-up lessons, car rental for the DMV test, and online traffic school through a linked site. The school says its instructors are bilingual and that it speaks Spanish.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Rialto 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 Rialto
Rialto has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from Rialto.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAF Driving and Traffic SchoolLic. E4415 | Fontana | 3.4 mi | 200916 yrs | 4.5★345 reviews | call |
| EG Driving SchoolLic. E3540 | Fontana | 3.6 mi | 199828 yrs | 4.0★25 reviews | call |
| AB Driving SchoolLic. E4302 | San Bernardino | 5.2 mi | 200718 yrs | 4.7★181 reviews | call |
| Sanctified Driving SchoolLic. E0775 | San Bernardino | 6.1 mi | 2026first year | under 5 reviews | $425 |
| A Plus Driving SchoolLic. E0210 | San Bernardino | 6.1 mi | 20232 yrs | 4.4★32 reviews | $575 |
| Icon Driving SchoolLic. E0672 | Riverside | 7.1 mi | 2026first year | 4.8★62 reviews | call |
Distances are straight-line from the Rialto listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Rialto
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Rialto's licensed school lists the 6-hour package at $460, about $77 per hour. It provides a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. It offers pickup and drop-off from home or school. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the learner's permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
How a teen gets licensed in Rialto
- 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 Fontana DMV or San Bernardino 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 Rialto (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Fontana DMV or San Bernardino 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 Rialto
- 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
Rialto driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Rialto?
- 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 Rialto 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 Rialto?
- Among Rialto schools that publish a price, the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package runs $460 to $460, roughly $77 per hour. A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
- Where do I take my driving test near Rialto?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Fontana DMV (8026 Hemlock Ave, Fontana 92336, about 5.5 miles from the center of Rialto) and San Bernardino DMV (1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino 92404, about 5.9 miles from the center of Rialto). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Rialto driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- MAS Driving School, whose current DMV license dates from 2015. 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 Rialto?
- 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.