Key facts. Freeway Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Riverside, CA (license E4481, current license held since 2011, 15 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Traffic school, Pickup/drop-off for teen drivers. Offers pickup and drop-off, teaches in Spanish. Google rating 4.9 from 207 reviews.
4.6 miles from Riverside DMV
Current DMV license since 2011 (15 years) · Valid through Jan 2027
#1 of 3 in Riverside by years on current license
About Freeway Driving School
Freeway Driving and Traffic School is at 9980 Indiana Ave, Suite 12, Riverside, and offers behind-the-wheel training, online drivers ed and a $49 online traffic school under a separate license (E1745). It advertises free pickup and drop-off, bilingual male and female instructors, and dual-brake vehicles with GPS and video monitoring; BBB lists a May 1992 start date. The main website returned HTTP 403 to automated fetches, so behind-the-wheel prices were not captured.
How Freeway 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 Freeway 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, 4.6 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Freeway Driving School (call for pricing), 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.
Freeway Driving School FAQ
- Is Freeway Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Freeway Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4481, and the current license was issued in 2011 (15 years ago). Valid through Jan 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 Freeway Driving School cost?
- Freeway Driving School does not publish behind-the-wheel prices online; call (951) 688-7077 for a quote. For reference, Riverside schools that do publish a price charge $445 to $445 for the 6-hour package.
- Does Freeway Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Freeway Driving School offers pickup and drop-off from home or school.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to Freeway Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Freeway Driving School is Riverside DMV at 6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92506, about 4.6 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since slots in the Inland Empire fill weeks ahead.
- What are Freeway Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM · Sat-Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- Does Freeway Driving School teach in languages other than English?
- Yes. Freeway Driving School lists lessons in English and Spanish.
- How does Freeway Driving School compare with other driving schools in Riverside?
- Riverside has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Freeway Driving School ranks #1 of 3. Its Google rating is 4.9 from 207 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 Freeway 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?