Victorville has 2 DMV-licensed driving schools, the only ones in this directory in the High Desert. The Victorville DMV field office on Corta Drive handles knowledge and road tests for the Victor Valley. The next nearest licensed schools are down the Cajon Pass in the San Bernardino Valley, more than 25 miles away. 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.
Victorville driving schools at a glance
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Maywood Driving SchoolLic. E0015 | 20223 yrs | 4.6★118 reviews | $389 | $65 | unknown | unknown | English | Mon-Thu 8 AM - 5 PM · Fri-Sun Closed |
| #2Excel One Driving SchoolLic. E0199 | 20233 yrs | 4.8★52 reviews | $450 | $75 | Yes | unknown | English | Mon 10:30 AM - 6 PM · Tue-Fri 10 AM - 6 PM · Sat 10 AM - 5:30 PM · 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.
Excel One Driving School
Excel One Driving School is licensed at an Anacapa Road office in Victorville and offers behind-the-wheel lessons in 2-hour sessions across the High Desert, including Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Phelan and Lucerne Valley. Its website also lists Inland Empire cities such as Rancho Cucamonga, Upland and Ontario. The school rents its car for the DMV road test, alone or with a 2-hour lesson beforehand.
Maywood Driving School
Maywood Driving School is a Victorville driving school that offers a 6-hour behind-the-wheel course taught one-on-one in three 2-hour lessons, with separate prices for drivers 17 and under and drivers 18 and over. It also sells an online driver education course.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Victorville are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Victorville
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Among the 2 Victorville schools that publish a price, the 6-hour package runs $389 to $450, about $70 per hour. 1 of 2 schools provides a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. 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 Victorville
- 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 Victorville 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 Victorville (compare the listings above).
- Book the road test at the Victorville 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 Victorville
- 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
Victorville driving school FAQ
- How many DMV-licensed driving schools are there in Victorville?
- 2. 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.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Victorville?
- Among Victorville schools that publish a price, the 6-hour behind-the-wheel package runs $389 to $450, roughly $70 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 Victorville?
- The nearest DMV field offices are Victorville DMV (14855 Corta Drive, Victorville 92395, about 1.5 miles from the center of Victorville). Knowledge and road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Which Victorville driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Maywood Driving School, whose current DMV license dates from 2022. 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 Victorville?
- 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.