Key facts. Five Star Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Temecula, CA (license E0470, current license held since 2025, 1 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Traffic school, Mature driver course, DMV road test service, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult and senior and international drivers drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $485 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off, teaches in ASL. Google rating 5.0 from 19 reviews.
0.7 miles from Temecula DMV
6-hour package (3 lessons) $485; 2-hour single lesson $180; express 6-hour $690; 10-hour $800; 12-hour $950; DMV road test service $240 including 45-minute pre-test practice
Current DMV license since 2025 (1 year) · Valid through May 2027
#2 of 3 in Temecula by years on current license
About Five Star Driving School
Five Star Driving School’s Temecula branch is at 42217 Rio Nedo Rd, Bldg B, Suite 201, with a second branch in San Diego. It sells behind-the-wheel packages from a $180 2-hour lesson to a 12-hour package, a $240 DMV road test service, online drivers ed, traffic school and a mature driver course, advertises free pickup and drop-off, and its Yelp and Nextdoor listings say it was established in 2017.
How Five Star Driving School compares in Temecula
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academic Driving School LLC | 2026first year | 5.0★59 reviews | $399 | Yes | unknown |
| Five Star Driving School | 20251 yrs | 5.0★19 reviews | $485 | Yes | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Driving School | 20188 yrs | 4.5★111 reviews | $499 | unknown | 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 Temecula →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Temecula DMV (27851 Diaz Road, Temecula 92590)
Getting a license with Five Star 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 Temecula DMV (27851 Diaz Road, Temecula 92590, 0.7 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Five Star 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 Temecula DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Five Star Driving School FAQ
- Is Five Star Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Five Star Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E0470, and the current license was issued in 2025 (1 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 Five Star Driving School cost?
- Five Star Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $485 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $81 per hour. Across Temecula schools that publish a price, the same package runs $399 to $499. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Five Star Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Five Star 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 Five Star Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Five Star Driving School is Temecula DMV at 27851 Diaz Road, Temecula 92590, about 0.7 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since slots in the Inland Empire fill weeks ahead.
- What are Five Star Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Sun 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- Does Five Star Driving School teach in languages other than English?
- Yes. Five Star Driving School lists lessons in English and ASL.
- How does Five Star Driving School compare with other driving schools in Temecula?
- Temecula has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Five Star Driving School ranks #2 of 3. Its Google rating is 5.0 from 19 reviews, against a Temecula average of 4.8. The comparison table above lines up license tenure, ratings, prices and extras side by side.
- Do I need drivers ed before lessons at Five Star 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?