Key facts. Aery Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Riverside, CA (license E4650, current license held since 2016, 10 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $445 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 3.5 from 62 reviews.
1.2 miles from Riverside DMV
6 hours behind the wheel, minors $445 local, adults $455 local; DMV test car rental $185 local (website, Sept 2026). A Yelp review cites $395 for three 2-hour sessions at an earlier date.
Current DMV license since 2016 (10 years) · Valid through Apr 2027
#2 of 3 in Riverside by years on current license
About Aery Driving School
Aery Driving School operates from 5750 Division St, Suite 202A in Riverside and also lists Temecula, San Diego and Oceanside locations. It offers 6-hour behind-the-wheel packages for minors and adults, online drivers ed, a car for the DMV driving test, and home, school or office pickup, and claims more than 20 years in service.
How Aery Driving School compares in Riverside
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aery Driving School | 201610 yrs | 3.5★62 reviews | $445 | Yes | Yes |
| Freeway Driving School | 201115 yrs | 4.9★207 reviews | call | unknown | Yes |
| Icon Driving School | 2026first year | 4.8★63 reviews | call | No | 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 Riverside →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Riverside DMV (6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92506) · Riverside East DMV (6425 Sycamore Canyon Boulevard, Riverside 92507)
Getting a license with Aery Driving School
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course first (online, $32.99); it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a learner's permit.
- Take the knowledge test at Riverside DMV (6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92506, 1.2 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Aery Driving School (from $445), 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 Riverside DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Aery Driving School FAQ
- Is Aery Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Aery Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4650, and the current license was issued in 2016 (10 years ago). Valid through Apr 2027. 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 Aery Driving School cost?
- Aery Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $445 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $74 per hour. Across Riverside schools that publish a price, the same package runs $445 to $445. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Aery Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Aery 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 Aery Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Aery Driving School is Riverside DMV at 6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92506, about 1.2 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since slots in the Inland Empire fill weeks ahead.
- What are Aery Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM · Sat-Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Aery Driving School compare with other driving schools in Riverside?
- Riverside has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Aery Driving School ranks #2 of 3. Its Google rating is 3.5 from 62 reviews, against a Riverside average of 4.4. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Aery 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 $32.99 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?