Teens in Burbank 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 Glendale office at 1335 W Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale, 2.2 to 3.1 miles in a straight line from Burbank's public high schools.
Where do Burbank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1335 W Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale 91201 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 2.8 mi |
| Hollywood DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 803 Cole Avenue, Hollywood 90038 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 6.8 mi |
| Van Nuys DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 14920 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys 91405 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.5 mi |
Public high schools in Burbank
Burbank has 5 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Burbank mailing address (3 traditional, 1 alternative, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 4,836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Burbank Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,331 | Glendale (2.2 mi) |
| Burroughs High | Burbank Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,314 | Glendale (2.5 mi) |
| Monterey High | Burbank Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 86 | Glendale (3.1 mi) |
| Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) (opens in a new tab) | Burbank Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 77 | Glendale (3.1 mi) |
| Magnolia Park | Burbank Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 28 | Glendale (3.1 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Burbank city limits or with a Burbank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Driving School | E0182 | 239 E Alameda Ave 101, Burbank | (818) 848-2268 |
Learning to drive in Burbank: weekend closures on I-5
Interstate 5 runs through Burbank, and Caltrans is replacing damaged pavement (opens in a new tab) between the Empire Avenue and Cohasset Street undercrossings. The project spans about one mile and replaces about 3.72 lane miles. Caltrans lists work from winter 2025/2026 through summer 2027. Ramps at Burbank Boulevard, Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Way may close during the work. Learn more than one route to the freeway, and leave early when signs warn of closures.
Some closures last a whole weekend. In March 2026, Caltrans cut southbound I-5 to two lanes (opens in a new tab) for 55 hours between Cohasset Street and Empire Avenue. On two nights, the freeway was set to close fully between Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue for restriping. It was the fifth of six planned 55-hour closures. In a lane reduction, merge where the signs say, hold your speed steady, and keep both hands on the wheel.
The path to a license in Burbank
- 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 Glendale 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: Glendale (4.4 mi) and Los Angeles (8.6 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 7: Interstate 5 Burbank Pavement Rehabilitation Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 7: 55-Hour Weekend Closure on Southbound I-5 in Burbank: March 13-16 (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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