Key facts. Elite Driving Academy is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Simi Valley, CA (license E4004, current license held since 2003, 23 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $470 for 6 hours. Google rating 4.8 from 25 reviews.
2.9 miles from Simi Valley DMV
6 hour Required package $470.00 (four one-hour lessons with freeway plus a two-hour DMV service, certificates and DMV test appointments included); 10 Hour Basic $775.00; Deluxe 12-hour and Elite 14-hour packages listed without prices; 25-hour and 50-hour packages 'call for details'; 1-hour drive lesson $150.00; DMV service $150.00; validation lesson $150.00 (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2003 (23 years) · Valid through Jan 2028
#3 of 5 in Simi Valley by years on current license
About Elite Driving Academy
Elite Driving Academy is the name this school uses online; the DMV licenses it as B Safe Driving School (license E4004), and its website shows the same phone, email and owner, Michael Burgett. The website gives a contact address on E Hillcrest Rd in Thousand Oaks and serves eastern Ventura County and the western San Fernando Valley. It sells the state-required 6-hour package as four 1-hour lessons plus a 2-hour DMV service, and longer packages from 10 to 50 hours.
How Elite Driving Academy compares in Simi Valley
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Driving School | 199432 yrs | 4.2★5 reviews | $449 | Yes | Yes |
| Elite Driving Academy | 200323 yrs | 4.8★25 reviews | $470 | unknown | unknown |
| Practice & Pass Driving School | 20179 yrs | 5.0★28 reviews | $485 | Yes | Yes |
| Safeway Driving School | 200719 yrs | 4.8★43 reviews | $475 | Yes | Yes |
| Surepass Driving School | 199828 yrs | 4.9★65 reviews | $475 | Yes | 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 5 driving schools in Simi Valley →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Simi Valley DMV (3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063) · Thousand Oaks DMV (1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362)
Getting a license with Elite Driving Academy
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course first (online, $44.99); it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a learner's permit.
- Take the knowledge test at Simi Valley DMV (3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063, 2.9 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Elite Driving Academy (from $470), 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 Simi Valley DMV.
Elite Driving Academy FAQ
- Is Elite Driving Academy licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Elite Driving Academy holds California DMV occupational license E4004, and the current license was issued in 2003 (23 years ago). Valid through Jan 2028. 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 Elite Driving Academy cost?
- Elite Driving Academy lists behind-the-wheel training from $470 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $78 per hour. Across Simi Valley schools that publish a price, the same package runs $449 to $485. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to Elite Driving Academy?
- The closest DMV field office to Elite Driving Academy is Simi Valley DMV at 3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063, about 2.9 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Elite Driving Academy's hours?
- Mon-Sun 9:45 AM - 11:45 PM. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Elite Driving Academy compare with other driving schools in Simi Valley?
- Simi Valley has 5 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Elite Driving Academy ranks #3 of 5. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 25 reviews, against a Simi Valley average of 4.7. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Elite Driving Academy?
- 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 $44.99 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?