Teens in Buena Park 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, 2.2 to 4.4 miles in a straight line from Buena Park's public high schools.
Where do Buena Park 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 | 3.3 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 | 6.3 mi |
| Whittier DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 9338 S Painter Avenue, Whittier 90605 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.3 mi |
Public high schools in Buena Park
Buena Park has 2 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Buena Park mailing address (2 traditional) in 2 districts, with 1,802 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fullerton Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 1,570 |
| Anaheim Union High (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 232 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park High (opens in a new tab) | Fullerton Joint Union High | Traditional | 1,570 | Fullerton (2.2 mi) |
| Hope (opens in a new tab) | Anaheim Union High | Traditional | 232 | Fullerton (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 Buena Park city limits or with a Buena Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi Driving School LLC | E4690 | 6131 Orangethorpe Ste 170D, Buena Park | (714) 820-0596 |
Learning to drive in Buena Park: more than 80 signals and marked truck routes
Buena Park's Traffic Services (opens in a new tab) team runs more than 80 signalized intersections. It works with nearby cities to coordinate signals across city lines. The team also places stop, yield and speed limit signs and paints street markings. Its speed limit map shows city streets posted above 25 mph, taken from the municipal code. On a coordinated street, keep to the limit, and the lights will tend to stay green for you.
The city also posts a truck route map showing where commercial trucks may drive. A second map shows truck traffic on those routes. Big trucks need wide room to turn. Never pull alongside a truck's right side when it signals a right turn. Orange County is also planning a Coyote Creek bikeway (opens in a new tab), part of the OC Loop, with a new bridge over Stage Road. Watch for bike riders where the trail meets city streets.
The path to a license in Buena Park
- 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: Anaheim (4.4 mi) and Fullerton (5.2 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 Buena Park: Traffic Services (opens in a new tab)
- City of Buena Park: County of Orange Coyote Creek Bikeway Project (OC Loop) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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