Key facts. Dollar Driving School of Ventura is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Ventura, CA (license E3218, current license held since 1994, 32 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Pickup/drop-off, Refresher lessons for teen and adult and senior drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $430 for 6 hours. Offers pickup and drop-off. Google rating 4.8 from 91 reviews.
1.8 miles from Ventura DMV
Courses and fee details: driver training 6 hours $430.00, driver training 2 hours $160.00, driver training 10 hours $660.00, online driver education $45.00, online driver education and training pack $455.00; $30.00 charge for no-shows or late cancellations and $100.00 processing fee on refunds (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 1994 (32 years) · Valid through Feb 2028
#1 of 2 in Ventura by years on current license
About Dollar Driving School of Ventura
Dollar Driving School of Ventura offers online driver education and private behind-the-wheel training in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and Ojai. Lessons are 2 hours each, and the school picks students up and returns them to an arranged location at no charge. It also offers lessons for adults, new California residents and senior citizens, including refresher courses.
How Dollar Driving School of Ventura compares in Ventura
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Driving School of Ventura | 199432 yrs | 4.8★91 reviews | $430 | unknown | Yes |
| Easy Street Driving School | 20206 yrs | 4.9★151 reviews | $498 | 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 2 driving schools in Ventura →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Ventura DMV (4260 Market Street, Ventura 93003) · Oxnard DMV (4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard 93033)
Getting a license with Dollar Driving School of Ventura
- 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 Ventura DMV (4260 Market Street, Ventura 93003, 1.8 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with Dollar Driving School of Ventura (from $430), 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 Ventura DMV.
Driving schools near Ventura in other cities
Ventura has 2 licensed schools. These licensed schools in neighboring cities are the nearest alternatives, straight-line distance from Dollar Driving School of Ventura:
- I Drive Driving School, Oxnard, 5.4 miles, DMV license since 2007 · 18 yrs, 6 hours from $465
- Excel Driving School, Oxnard, 7.0 miles, DMV license since 2019 · 7 yrs
- America Driving School, Oxnard, 8.8 miles, DMV license since 2012 · 13 yrs
- A LDS Choose the Right Driving Experience, Santa Paula, 11 miles, DMV license since 1996 · 30 yrs
Dollar Driving School of Ventura FAQ
- Is Dollar Driving School of Ventura licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. Dollar Driving School of Ventura holds California DMV occupational license E3218, and the current license was issued in 1994 (32 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 Dollar Driving School of Ventura cost?
- Dollar Driving School of Ventura lists behind-the-wheel training from $430 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $72 per hour. Across Ventura schools that publish a price, the same package runs $430 to $498. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does Dollar Driving School of Ventura provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- Dollar Driving School of Ventura offers pickup and drop-off from home or school.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to Dollar Driving School of Ventura?
- The closest DMV field office to Dollar Driving School of Ventura is Ventura DMV at 4260 Market Street, Ventura 93003, about 1.8 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are Dollar Driving School of Ventura's hours?
- Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM - 2 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 Dollar Driving School of Ventura compare with other driving schools in Ventura?
- Ventura has 2 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, Dollar Driving School of Ventura ranks #1 of 2. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 91 reviews, against a Ventura 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 Dollar Driving School of Ventura?
- 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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