Teens in Anaheim take the same 30-hour online driver education course as everywhere in California, then the permit test at a DMV office. The nearest DMV field office is the Fullerton office at 909 W Valencia Drive, Fullerton, 2.0 to 8.8 miles in a straight line from Anaheim's public high schools.
Where do Anaheim teens take the permit and drive tests?
These offices are closed on weekends and open at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Book an appointment on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab), and arrive well before 4:30 p.m.: knowledge tests are not given after that. What to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 909 W Valencia Drive, Fullerton 92832 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 2.7 mi |
| Westminster DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 13700 Hoover Street, Westminster 92683 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 6.1 mi |
| Santa Ana DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana 92701 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.3 mi |
Public high schools in Anaheim
Anaheim has 12 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Anaheim mailing address (8 traditional, 2 alternative, 1 continuation, 1 charter) in 4 districts, with 15,778 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. Under California's kindergarten age rule (age 5 by September 1, Education Code 48000 (opens in a new tab)), most students reach 15½, the earliest permit age, between the spring of 9th grade and the spring of 10th grade. The permit application needs the DL 400C, so finish the online course before then.
| District | High schools | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Union High (opens in a new tab) | 9 | 11,976 |
| Orange Unified (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 2,241 |
| Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 1,334 |
| Orange County Department of Education (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 227 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 2,604 | Fullerton (2.4 mi) |
| Katella High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 2,168 | Fullerton (4.3 mi) |
| Magnolia High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 1,560 | Westminster (3.9 mi) |
| Loara High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 1,511 | Fullerton (3.8 mi) |
| Savanna High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 1,408 | Fullerton (2.8 mi) |
| Western High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 1,399 | Westminster (4.3 mi) |
| Polaris High (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Alternative | 727 | Fullerton (3.4 mi) |
| Gilbert High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Continuation | 348 | Fullerton (3.5 mi) |
| Cambridge Virtual Academy (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Alternative | 251 | Westminster (4.0 mi) |
| Canyon High (opens in a new tab) | Orange Unified | Traditional | 2,241 | Santa Ana (7.9 mi) |
| Esperanza High | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | Traditional | 1,334 | Fullerton (7.8 mi) |
| Orange County Workforce Innovation High (opens in a new tab) | Orange County Department of Education | Charter | 227 | Fullerton (2.0 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
4 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Anaheim city limits or with a Anaheim mailing address (DMV list checked 2026-10-04). The list is alphabetical; we do not rank schools. Confirm a license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab) before you pay.
| Driving school | DMV license | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Driving Ed Trainers | E4631 | 631 S Brookhurst St Ste 212A, Anaheim | (714) 203-5000 |
| A To Z Driving/Traffic School LLC | E4500 | 2612 W Lincoln Ave Ste 106, Anaheim | (714) 828-6147 |
| All American Driving School | E3970 | 780 N Euclid St Ste 101, Anaheim | (714) 776-2929 |
| Pacific Coast Driving Academy | E2154 | 802 N. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim | (310) 386-1570 |
Learning to drive in Anaheim: I-5 carpool ramps and a one-way promenade
Anaheim's part of Interstate 5 has ramps that lead straight into the carpool lanes. Caltrans lists direct access ramps (opens in a new tab) at Disney Way, Disneyland Drive and Gene Autry Way. Each direction has one or more HOV lanes, and Caltrans is studying express lanes for this stretch. Caltrans and OCTA have also proposed widening northbound SR 57 (opens in a new tab) between Orangewood Avenue and Katella Avenue. Before you use a carpool lane, read the sign for how many riders it requires. Enter and leave it only where the stripes allow.
Some Anaheim streets now put people on foot and on bikes first. Near La Palma Park, the city and Caltrans turned a two-way road into the one-way North La Palma Parkway Promenade (opens in a new tab). It has 10 high-visibility crosswalks, wider walkways and 2,050 feet of bike corridors. A street like this asks drivers to move slowly. Read the one-way signs before you turn in. Stop for anyone in a crosswalk, and scan both curbs as you roll through.
The path to a license in Anaheim
- Finish the online driver education course (30 hours, $49.95 with Traffic Tutors) and wait for the mailed DL 400C.
- At 15½, apply for the permit at the Fullerton DMV office or any other, with the DL 400C and a parent's signature.
- Book the first behind-the-wheel lesson; the instructor validates the permit.
- Practice 50 hours with a licensed driver 25 or older, 10 at night, while finishing the 6 training hours.
- After 6 months with the permit and at 16 or older, take the drive test. Dates: age date tool.
Nearest other city guides: Fullerton (3.6 mi) and Garden Grove (3.9 mi). Every county is listed on drivers ed by county.
Quick answers
Sources
- California DMV field office list (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Education: public schools directory, 2025-26 (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Finance: E-1 population estimates, January 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV: Teen drivers (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV Occupational License Lookup: driving schools (checked 2026-10-04) (opens in a new tab)
- California Education Code section 48000: kindergarten admission age (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Education School Directory: district offices (checked 2026-10-04) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 12: I-5 Managed Lanes Project (Red Hill Ave. to OC/LA County Line) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 12: SR-57 Northbound Improvement Project (Orangewood Ave. to Katella Ave.) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 12: North La Palma Parkway Promenade (Anaheim) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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