Key facts. First Time Driver is a California DMV-licensed driving school in Yucaipa, CA (license E4269, current license held since 2005, 20 years). Services: Behind-the-wheel, Drivers ed, Classroom drivers ed, Refresher lessons for teen and adult drivers. Behind-the-wheel from $435 for 6 hours. Google rating 4.8 from 286 reviews.
7.6 miles from Redlands DMV
6 hours behind the wheel is $435 (four 1.5-hour lessons, the minor requirement), 3 hours is $295 (for adults or licensed drivers) and 9 hours is $730; classroom instruction plus 6 hours is $480, online instruction plus 6 hours is $465, online instruction only is $50 and classroom instruction only is $195 (website, Oct 2026).
Current DMV license since 2005 (20 years) · Valid through Dec 2027
#1 of 2 in Yucaipa by years on current license
About First Time Driver
First Time Driver is a family-owned driving school on Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, across from Yucaipa High School. It offers behind-the-wheel training in 1.5-hour lessons, classroom driver education and an online driver education course, plus shorter behind-the-wheel packages for adults and licensed drivers. Lessons start and end at the school, and the school says its vehicles carry cameras and GPS.
How First Time Driver compares in Yucaipa
| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | DMV test car | Pickup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Driving School | 200818 yrs | under 5 reviews | call | unknown | Yes |
| First Time Driver | 200520 yrs | 4.8★286 reviews | $435 | unknown | No |
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 Yucaipa →
Location
Nearby DMV offices: Redlands DMV (1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands 92374) · San Bernardino DMV (1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino 92404)
Getting a license with First Time Driver
- 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 Redlands DMV (1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands 92374, 7.6 miles from the school), by appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- Book the 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with First Time Driver (from $435), 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 Redlands DMV.
Driving schools near Yucaipa in other cities
Yucaipa has 2 licensed schools. These licensed schools in neighboring cities are the nearest alternatives, straight-line distance from First Time Driver:
- Guardian Angel Driving School, Redlands, 6.8 miles, DMV license since 2003 · 23 yrs, 6 hours from $425
- H and G Best Driving School, Highland, 9.7 miles, DMV license since 2024 · 2 yrs, 6 hours from $499.99
- Nellies Driving School, Moreno Valley, 11 miles, DMV license since 1981 · 45 yrs
- Sanctified Driving School, San Bernardino, 12 miles, DMV license since 2026, 6 hours from $425
First Time Driver FAQ
- Is First Time Driver licensed by the California DMV?
- Yes. First Time Driver holds California DMV occupational license E4269, and the current license was issued in 2005 (20 years ago). Valid through Dec 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 First Time Driver cost?
- First Time Driver lists behind-the-wheel training from $435 for the 6-hour package California requires for teens, about $73 per hour. Across Yucaipa schools that publish a price, the same package runs $435 to $435. Prices are as stated by the school and change without notice, so confirm before booking.
- Does First Time Driver provide a car for the DMV test or pick students up?
- First Time Driver does not offer pickup, so lessons start at the school.
- Where is the nearest DMV office to First Time Driver?
- The closest DMV field office to First Time Driver is Redlands DMV at 1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands 92374, about 7.6 miles away. Road tests are by appointment at dmv.ca.gov; book early, since road-test slots often fill weeks ahead.
- What are First Time Driver's hours?
- Mon-Fri 11 AM - 5 PM · Sat-Sun Closed. Hours come from Google or the school's own listing and can change around holidays; call ahead for weekend lessons.
- How does First Time Driver compare with other driving schools in Yucaipa?
- Yucaipa has 2 DMV-licensed driving schools. By years on its current DMV license, First Time Driver ranks #1 of 2. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 286 reviews, against a Yucaipa 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 First Time Driver?
- 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.
License data from CA DMV public records; prices, hours and services as stated by the school or Google. Verify independently. Spot something off?