Key facts. Practice & Pass Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Simi Valley, CA (license E4761, current license held since 2017, 9 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult and senior drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $485 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 5.0 from 28 reviews.
0.1 miles from Simi Valley DMV
1 hour $140.00; use of car for test plus 1 hour practice $195.00; 2 hours $175.00; 3 hours $315.00; 4 hours $345.00; 6 hours $485.00 (or 2 payments totaling $515.00, 3 payments totaling $535.00); 10 hours $795.00; 12 hours $925.00; prices may vary for adults 21 and over; payment by cash, check or Zelle (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2017 (9 years) · Valid through Oct 2027
#5 of 5 in Simi Valley by years on current license
About Practice & Pass Driving School
Practice & Pass Driving School is a one-instructor school in Simi Valley run by Therese Carnicella Chaides. It offers behind-the-wheel lessons for teens, adults and seniors, usually in 2-hour sessions, with home or school pickup and drop-off and a car for the DMV drive test. The school serves the Simi Valley area only and books lessons by phone or text.
How Practice & Pass Driving School 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 Practice & Pass Driving School
- 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, 0.1 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Practice & Pass Driving School (from $485), 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; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Practice & Pass Driving School FAQ
- Is Practice & Pass Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Practice & Pass Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4761, and the current license was issued in 2017 (9 years ago). Valid through Oct 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 Practice & Pass Driving School cost?
- Practice & Pass Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $485 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $81 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.
- Does Practice & Pass Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Practice & Pass 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 Practice & Pass Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Practice & Pass Driving School is Simi Valley DMV at 3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063, about 0.1 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Practice & Pass Driving School's hours?
- Lessons Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm, closed Sun; times vary in holidays and summer. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Practice & Pass Driving School compare with other driving schools in Simi Valley?
- Simi Valley has 5 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Practice & Pass Driving School ranks #5 of 5. Its Google rating is 5.0 from 28 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 Practice & Pass 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 $44.99 and self-paced. Adults 18 and over can book lessons directly.
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