Teens in Chino Hills 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 Pomona office at 1600 S Garey Avenue, Pomona, 3.5 to 6.7 miles in a straight line from Chino Hills's public high schools.
Where do Chino Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.8 mi |
| Norco DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 3201 Horseless Carriage Drive, Norco 92860 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 9.4 mi |
| Rancho Cucamonga DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91730 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 10 mi |
Public high schools in Chino Hills
Chino Hills has 4 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Chino Hills mailing address (2 traditional, 1 continuation, 1 alternative) in 1 district, with 5,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,668 | Pomona (6.7 mi) |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,564 | Pomona (3.5 mi) |
| Boys Republic High (opens in a new tab) | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 34 | Pomona (3.6 mi) |
| Chino Valley Learning Academy (opens in a new tab) | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 20 | Pomona (5.4 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
The DMV license list (checked 2026-10-04) shows no driving school with an Active license at an address in Chino Hills. Schools in nearby cities often pick students up across the area; check each school's service area and license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab).
Learning to drive in Chino Hills: Peyton Drive repaving and easier-to-see signals
Peyton Drive is a main route through Chino Hills. A repaving project (opens in a new tab) was set to start on Peyton on September 8. It covers the stretch between State Route 71 and Grand Avenue, with completion expected in early December. Lanes close on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but Peyton stays open to through traffic. When a lane closes, slow down and merge as soon as the signs tell you to. Never speed up to beat other cars into the open lane.
Chino Hills has been fitting traffic signals with retroreflective backplates (opens in a new tab) across the city. The bordered panels make signal heads easier to spot by day and at night. They also help in a power outage, when an unlit signal could be missed. Work was planned from March 2026 to the end of July 2026. If you ever reach a signal that is dark, treat it as an all-way stop. Stop fully, then take turns with the other drivers.
The path to a license in Chino Hills
- 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 Pomona 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: Chino (2.4 mi) and Diamond Bar (5.7 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 Chino Hills: Peyton Drive Roadwork (Sept. 2, 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- City of Chino Hills: Citywide Traffic Signal Backplate Improvement Project (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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