Upland has 1 DMV-licensed driving school. The city sits between Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga, whose licensed schools are listed below with distances. The Rancho Cucamonga DMV field office, under four miles away, is the nearest for knowledge and road tests. San Bernardino County has about 20 licensed schools in total. Teens aged 15½ to 17½ need the 30-hour drivers ed course and a learner’s permit before the first lesson.
Upland driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Sarah's Driving & Traffic SchoolLic. E0390 | 20251 yrs | 4.4★7 reviews | $475 | $79 | Yes | Yes | English · Spanish | Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM · Sat-Sun Closed |
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 and hours are as stated on each school's own website or listing and change without notice; confirm before booking. Per hour = stated package price divided by package hours.
Sarah's Driving & Traffic School
Sarah's Driving & Traffic School LLC has its office at 951 W Foothill Blvd in Upland and offers behind-the-wheel lessons for teens and adults in English and Spanish, with pick up and drop off within a 10-mile radius of the office. Its website also sells a 30-hour online driver education course, DMV test car rental, traffic school in online, booklet and in-person classroom formats, and an online mature driver course for drivers 55 and over. The teen 6-hour package is delivered as three 2-hour lessons.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Upland are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
More driving schools near Upland
Upland has one licensed school, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from Upland.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IE Driving AcademyLic. E2247 | Montclair | 2.8 mi | 20224 yrs | 5.0★39 reviews | call |
| Upland Driving SchoolLic. E4671 | Rancho Cucamonga | 2.9 mi | 201610 yrs | 4.2★31 reviews | $379.95 |
| Baldy View Driving SchoolLic. E4381 | Rancho Cucamonga | 3.7 mi | 200818 yrs | 3.6★54 reviews | $405 |
| All Star Driving SchoolLic. E0152 | Rancho Cucamonga | 4.0 mi | 20233 yrs | 4.9★912 reviews | call |
| ACE Driving & Traffic SchoolLic. E4309 | Chino | 7.8 mi | 200619 yrs | 4.3★52 reviews | call |
| Chino Hills Driving SchoolLic. E4406 | Chino | 8.7 mi | 200818 yrs | 3.8★25 reviews | $360 |
Distances are straight-line from the Upland listing; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Upland
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Upland's licensed school lists the 6-hour package at $475, about $79 per hour. It provides a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. It offers pickup and drop-off from home or school. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the learner's permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
How a teen gets licensed in Upland
- At 15 and a half, finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course. Online it is $44.99 and self-paced; it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a permit.
- Book a permit appointment at the Rancho Cucamonga DMV or Pomona DMV office, bring the drivers ed certificate, proof of identity and residency, and pass the 46-question knowledge test.
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them at night.
- Complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with a DMV-licensed school in or near Upland (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Rancho Cucamonga DMV or Pomona DMV office; several local schools rent a car for the test if the family car is not suitable.
Teen driver? Start here
Behind-the-wheel comes after drivers ed.
California teens 15½ to 17½ need the DMV-approved 30-hour course first. That is what earns the permit these lessons require.
How to choose a driving school in Upland
- Confirm the school's DMV license is active (verify link on every listing) and note how long the current license has been held
- Ask whether the price includes the full 6 hours behind-the-wheel, and what a DMV test car costs on top
- Check pickup and drop-off from home or school, and how lessons are scheduled (2-hour blocks are typical)
- Compare Google ratings against review count; a 4.9 from 200 reviews says more than a 5.0 from 6
- Ask about instructor experience, dual-brake vehicles and lessons in your language if needed
- For teens: finish drivers ed first so the permit is in hand before the first lesson
Upland driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Upland?
- 1. Every school listed here holds an active California DMV occupational license and teaches behind-the-wheel in person; San Bernardino County as a whole has about 20. Because Upland has a single licensed school, the page also lists the 6 nearest licensed schools in neighboring cities, with distances.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Upland?
- Among Upland schools that publish a price, the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package runs $475 to $475, roughly $79 per hour. A car for the DMV road test is usually a separate add-on. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
- Where do I take my driving test near Upland?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Rancho Cucamonga DMV (8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730, about 3.6 miles from the center of Upland) and Pomona DMV (1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766, about 6.6 miles from the center of Upland). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Upland driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Sarah's Driving & Traffic School, whose current DMV license dates from 2025. That is the date the DMV issued the license the school holds today; a school that re-licensed under a new owner shows the newer date, so treat it as a license-record fact rather than years in business.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons in Upland?
- Teens 15 and a half to 17 and a half do. California requires a DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course before the learner's permit, then 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction from a licensed school like the ones above, plus 50 hours of supervised practice. Adults 18 and over can book behind-the-wheel lessons directly. The online drivers ed course is $44.99.