Teens in Azusa 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 West Covina office at 800 So Glendora Avenue, West Covina, 4.5 to 4.9 miles in a straight line from Azusa's public high schools.
Where do Azusa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 800 So Glendora Avenue, West Covina 91790 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.6 mi |
| El Monte DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4000 Arden Drive, El Monte 91731 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 9.1 mi |
| Pomona DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona 91766 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 9.7 mi |
Public high schools in Azusa
Azusa has 2 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Azusa mailing address (1 traditional, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 1,657 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. Most teens reach 15½, the earliest permit age, in 9th or 10th grade (Education Code 48000 (opens in a new tab) sets the school entry age). Finish the online course before then: the permit application needs the DL 400C.
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Azusa Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,535 | West Covina (4.9 mi) |
| Sierra High | Azusa Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 122 | West Covina (4.5 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Azusa city limits or with a Azusa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobss Driving School | E3416 | 855 S Lark Ellen Ave, Azusa | (626) 966-0088 |
Learning to drive in Azusa: State Route 39 and the road into the canyon
Azusa sits at the gateway to the San Gabriel canyons (city canyon page (opens in a new tab)). State Route 39 leads north from town into the forest. The CHP has jurisdiction on Highway 39, and Azusa police help enforce traffic laws where residents live along the road. Higher up, a 4.4-mile part of SR-39 has been closed to public traffic since 1978 (Caltrans project page (opens in a new tab)). Slides, floods, falling rocks and fires kept damaging it, and Caltrans has studied options from no build to a full reopening. Drive the canyon with a parent first, stay in your lane on every curve, and obey closure gates.
In town, most complaints to the police Traffic Bureau (opens in a new tab) come from school drop-off and pick-up times. Officers often see drivers on phones without a hands-free device or without a seat belt. They also see drivers who fail to slow down in school zones or to yield to people in crosswalks. Motor officers write tickets both to correct these habits and to prevent crashes. Near any school, put the phone away, keep to the posted limit and yield to every walker.
The path to a license in Azusa
- 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 West Covina 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: Covina (1.8 mi) and Glendora (2.4 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)
- City of Azusa: Explore Canyon & Outdoors (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 7: SR-39 Reopening Project (opens in a new tab)
- Azusa Police Department: Traffic Bureau (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 6, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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