Teens in Antioch 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 Pittsburg office at 1399 Buchanan Road, Pittsburg, 3.1 to 6.7 miles in a straight line from Antioch's public high schools.
Where do Antioch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1399 Buchanan Road, Pittsburg 94565 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.4 mi |
| Concord DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 2070 Diamond Boulevard, Concord 94520 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 14 mi |
| Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 2621 Stoneridge Mall, Unit G225B, Pleasanton 94588 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 21 mi |
Public high schools in Antioch
Antioch has 5 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Antioch mailing address (2 traditional, 2 continuation, 1 alternative) in 1 district, with 4,336 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.
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High (opens in a new tab) | Antioch Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,777 | Pittsburg (5.8 mi) |
| Antioch High (opens in a new tab) | Antioch Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,581 | Pittsburg (3.1 mi) |
| Dozier-Libbey Medical High (opens in a new tab) | Antioch Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 676 | Pittsburg (6.7 mi) |
| Live Oak High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Antioch Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 155 | Pittsburg (3.3 mi) |
| Bidwell Continuation High (opens in a new tab) | Antioch Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 147 | Pittsburg (4.4 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Antioch city limits or with a Antioch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driversity Driving School | E2122 | 1826 Verne Roberts Cir, Antioch | (925) 778-7172 |
Learning to drive in Antioch: Highway 4 work zones and the Antioch Bridge
State Route 4 is Antioch's commuter freeway, and crews are still busy on it. In August 2026, Caltrans listed overnight closures on SR 4 (opens in a new tab) between Hillcrest Avenue and SR 160, including a closed Hillcrest on-ramp. Caltrans says the larger paving project is tentatively set to finish by summer 2027. Night closures shift lanes and send drivers onto detours. Slow down in cone zones, follow the orange detour signs, and keep a long following gap.
State Route 160 leaves town on the Antioch Bridge over the San Joaquin River. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (opens in a new tab) lists it at 1.8 miles long with one lane in each direction. During 2025 repairs, Caltrans ran one-way traffic behind a pilot car (opens in a new tab) at 25 mph. On a two-lane bridge, stay right of the center line and do not pass. If flaggers hold you, wait for the pilot car and match its speed.
The path to a license in Antioch
- 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 Pittsburg 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: Concord (12 mi) and Fairfield (23 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 4: Overnight Lane, Ramp and Full Highway Closures on SR 4 in Contra Costa County (opens in a new tab)
- Metropolitan Transportation Commission: Antioch Bridge (SR 160) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 4: One-Way Traffic Control on Antioch Bridge (SR 160) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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