Key facts. Safeway Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Simi Valley, CA (license E4300, current license held since 2007, 19 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off, Refresher lessons for teen and adult and senior drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $475 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 4.8 from 43 reviews.
3.3 miles from Simi Valley DMV
Simi Valley price list: driver training only, 6 hours behind the wheel $475, 10 hours $775, 12 hours $875, 14 hours $975; online driver education only $75; online driver education plus 6 hours $495, plus 10 hours $795, plus 12 hours $895, plus 14 hours $995; add-ons: 1-hour senior citizen refresher $125, 2-hour refresher $165, 4-hour refresher $320, 1 hour practice plus 1 hour DMV test in a Safeway vehicle $195, 2 hours practice plus 1 hour DMV test $255 (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2007 (19 years) · Valid through May 2027
#4 of 5 in Simi Valley by years on current license
About Safeway Driving School
Safeway Driving School is based at 1999 1st St in Simi Valley and also lists offices in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Santa Clarita. Its Simi Valley price list offers online driver education, private behind-the-wheel training in 2-hour lessons with pickup and drop-off at home or school, refresher lessons including a senior citizen refresher, and a DMV test package in which the student uses a Safeway vehicle. Lessons are taught in Toyota Corolla and Prius cars with dual controls.
How Safeway 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 Safeway 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, 3.3 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Safeway Driving School (from $475), 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.
Safeway Driving School FAQ
- Is Safeway Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Safeway Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4300, and the current license was issued in 2007 (19 years ago). Valid through May 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 Safeway Driving School cost?
- Safeway Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $475 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $79 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 Safeway Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Safeway 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 Safeway Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Safeway Driving School is Simi Valley DMV at 3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063, about 3.3 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Safeway Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM - 3 PM · Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Safeway 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, Safeway Driving School ranks #4 of 5. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 43 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 Safeway 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.
License data from CA DMV public records; prices, hours and services as stated by the school or Google. Verify independently. Spot something off?