Riverside has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools offering behind-the-wheel training — part of roughly 20 licensed schools across Riverside County and the wider Inland Empire. These schools teach the six hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction California requires for teen drivers, and most rent their own vehicles for the DMV road test. If none is a fit, nearby Corona and Temecula each have their own licensed schools a short drive away. For teens aged 15½–17½, behind-the-wheel lessons come after the 30-hour driver education course that earns the learner’s permit.
Aery Driving School
Aery Driving School has taught behind-the-wheel driving in Riverside and across the Inland Empire for over 19 years, with more than 36,000 lessons delivered. Instructors are DMV-certified and lessons are private, one-on-one sessions; the school also rents vehicles for the DMV road test.
Freeway Driving School
A DMV-licensed, bonded and insured school serving Riverside, Corona, Norco and Eastvale. It offers behind-the-wheel training with male and female bilingual instructors, free pickup and drop-off, and private lessons in GPS- and video-monitored vehicles. Office hours are Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm.
Icon Driving School
Icon Driving School has more than 25 years of experience preparing Inland Empire drivers for the DMV road test. Behind-the-wheel lessons run as two-hour sessions for adults and the six-hour course for teens, with free pickup and drop-off. Vehicles are DMV safety-inspection approved and the school is open seven days a week.
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Behind-the-wheel comes after drivers ed.
California teens 15½–17½ need the DMV-approved 30-hour course first — that's what earns the permit these lessons require.
How to choose a driving school
- Confirm the school's DMV license is active (verify link above)
- Ask whether the price includes the full 6 hours behind-the-wheel
- Check if they provide the car for your DMV road test
- Ask about pickup and drop-off from home or school
- Confirm instructor certification and vehicle safety
- For teens: make sure you've finished drivers ed first
Riverside driving school FAQ
- Where do I take my driving test in Riverside?
- At the Riverside DMV field office (6280 Brockton Ave) or Riverside East (6425 Sycamore Canyon Blvd). Book a road-test appointment at dmv.ca.gov — it's free and cuts the wait.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Riverside?
- The state-required six hours of behind-the-wheel typically runs a few hundred dollars; prices vary by school, so call to confirm what's included.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons?
- Yes — California teens aged 15½–17½ must finish a 30-hour driver education course to get the learner's permit that behind-the-wheel lessons require.