San Bernardino, the county seat, has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools offering behind-the-wheel training. Compare them below by how long each has held its current California DMV license, its Google rating, and the price it publishes for the six hours of professional instruction California requires of teen drivers. The city has its own DMV field office on North Waterman Avenue, and the licensed schools in Highland, Rialto and Redlands are all within about six miles. 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.
San Bernardino driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1AB Driving SchoolLic. E4302 | 200718 yrs | 4.7★181 reviews | call | n/a | unknown | Yes | English | Mon-Sun Open 24 hours |
| #2A Plus Driving SchoolLic. E0210 | 20232 yrs | 4.4★32 reviews | $575 | $96 | Yes | Yes | English | Mon-Sat 8 AM - 8 PM · Sun Closed |
| #3Sanctified Driving SchoolLic. E0775 | 2026first year | under 5 reviews | $425 | $71 | Yes | Yes | English | Mon-Fri 7 AM - 7 PM · Sat 9 AM - 6 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.
A Plus Driving School
A Plus Driving School, which writes its name A+ Driving School, lists its office at 1264 S. Waterman Ave, Suite 14, in San Bernardino. Its website offers 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training in three 2-hour sessions, a 30-hour online driver's education course, DMV test car rental, and pick-up and drop-off for students. The school states that it has over 20 years of experience.
AB Driving School
AB Driving School is located at 1863 N E St in San Bernardino. It offers one-to-one behind-the-wheel lessons in automatic transmission vehicles on weekdays and weekends, with free local pick-up and drop-off from home, school or work. It also sells an online drivers education course and an online written test prep course.
Sanctified Driving School
Sanctified Driving School has its office at 1264 S. Waterman Ave, Suite 55, in San Bernardino, with office visits by appointment only. It offers behind-the-wheel lessons for teens, adults and seniors, freeway driving lessons, and road test sessions with a rental car, with free pick-up and drop-off Monday through Friday within its service area. The school describes itself as a Christian, family-owned business operated by a husband-and-wife team who are both retired from law enforcement.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in San Bernardino are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in San Bernardino
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Among the 2 San Bernardino schools that publish a price, the 6-hour package runs $425 to $575, about $83 per hour. 2 of 3 schools provide a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. 3 offer 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 San Bernardino
- 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 San Bernardino DMV or Redlands 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 San Bernardino (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the San Bernardino DMV or Redlands 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 San Bernardino
- 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
San Bernardino driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in San Bernardino?
- 3. 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.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in San Bernardino?
- Among San Bernardino schools that publish a price, the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package runs $425 to $575, roughly $83 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 San Bernardino?
- The nearest DMV field offices are San Bernardino DMV (1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino 92404) and Redlands DMV (1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands 92374). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which San Bernardino driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- AB Driving School, whose current DMV license dates from 2007. 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 San Bernardino?
- 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.