Key facts. Life Safety Driving School is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Thousand Oaks, CA (license E4617, current license held since 2013, 13 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Road test car rental, Pickup/drop-off for teen and adult and senior drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $450 for 6 hours. Provides a car for the DMV road test, offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 4.8 from 146 reviews.
4.9 miles from Thousand Oaks DMV
Six-hour behind-the-wheel course for students under 18 "from $450", paid per lesson, with pickup and drop-off included; a separate price list on the same page shows 6-hour course tiers starting at $425 and running to $650, and the school says prices are not fixed, are negotiable and depend on address, so call to confirm. One-hour lesson for under 18 $99; extra hours after the six $85 an hour; adult lessons $85 to $99 an hour; lessons for drivers returning after suspension or revocation $150 an hour; freeway, highway and canyon $99 to $125 an hour; use of the car for the DMV test $250 to $299 or more; payment by cash or check (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2013 (13 years) · Valid through Feb 2028
#2 of 3 in Thousand Oaks by years on current license
About Life Safety Driving School
Life Safety Driving School is based at 2082 Newbury Road in Newbury Park and offers behind-the-wheel training for teens, adults and drivers who must retake the DMV test after a license suspension or revocation. The 6-hour course for students under 18 is paid one lesson at a time, includes pickup and drop-off, and can be followed by use of the school’s car for the DMV drive test at an extra cost. Online driver education is offered through a referral to GetDriversEd.
How Life Safety Driving School compares in Thousand Oaks
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good CARma Driving School | 200124 yrs | under 5 reviews | call | Yes | Yes |
| Life Safety Driving School | 201313 yrs | 4.8★146 reviews | $450 | Yes | Yes |
| Safety First Driving School | 201610 yrs | 4.9★69 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 3 driving schools in Thousand Oaks →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Thousand Oaks DMV (1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362) · Simi Valley DMV (3855 Alamo Street, Suite D, Simi Valley 93063)
Getting a license with Life Safety 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 Thousand Oaks DMV (1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362, 4.9 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Life Safety Driving School (from $450), 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 Thousand Oaks DMV; the school provides a car for the test as an add-on.
Life Safety Driving School FAQ
- Is Life Safety Driving School licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Life Safety Driving School holds California DMV occupational license E4617, and the current license was issued in 2013 (13 years ago). Valid through Feb 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 Life Safety Driving School cost?
- Life Safety Driving School lists behind-the-wheel training from $450 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $75 per hour. Across Thousand Oaks schools that publish a price, the same package runs $450 to $475. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Life Safety Driving School provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Life Safety 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 Life Safety Driving School?
- The closest DMV field office to Life Safety Driving School is Thousand Oaks DMV at 1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362, about 4.9 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Life Safety Driving School's hours?
- Mon-Sun 9 AM - 7:30 PM. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does Life Safety Driving School compare with other driving schools in Thousand Oaks?
- Thousand Oaks has 3 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Life Safety Driving School ranks #2 of 3. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 146 reviews, against a Thousand Oaks 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 Life Safety 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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