Teens in Chino 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, 3.0 to 3.9 miles in a straight line from Chino's public high schools.
Where do Chino 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 | 3.4 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 | 8.2 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 | 10.0 mi |
Public high schools in Chino
Chino has 3 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Chino mailing address (2 traditional, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 3,499 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 High | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,224 | Pomona (3.9 mi) |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,158 | Pomona (3.0 mi) |
| Buena Vista Continuation High | Chino Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 117 | Pomona (3.5 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
3 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Chino city limits or with a Chino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Driving/Traffic School Inc DBA Riverside Driving School | E4309 | 3873 Schaefer Ave Ste C, Chino | (909) 393-5261 |
| Five Star Driving School DBA Chino Hills Driving School | E4406 | 14726 Ramona Ave Ste 410 E14, Chino | (909) 621-3700 |
| West Coast Driving School | E4673 | 14726 Ramona Ave Ste 443, Chino | (909) 297-3118 |
Learning to drive in Chino: a flood-prone Euclid Avenue bridge and Pine Avenue work
Euclid Avenue crosses Chino Creek between Pine Avenue and State Route 71, in the flood-prone Prado Basin. The city's Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (opens in a new tab) would lift the bridge above the 50-year flood zone. It would also widen the road to four lanes. Construction is anticipated in summer 2027 if the city lines up the money. Never drive into water covering a road, since you cannot judge its depth. Turn around and use another route.
On Pine Avenue east of Mill Creek Avenue, a developer is widening the road (opens in a new tab) to West Preserve Loop. Crews are moving overhead power lines underground and adding curbs and sidewalks. Eastbound lanes close at times, and the work was expected to be mostly done by fall 2026. Chino also runs its signals from a central control system at City Hall, says its Transportation Operations page (opens in a new tab). In a lane closure, merge early and match the speed of traffic. Follow every flagger and sign.
The path to a license in Chino
- 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 Hills (2.4 mi) and Pomona (4.2 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 Chino: Euclid Avenue Bridge Project (opens in a new tab)
- City of Chino: Pine Avenue Widening (East of Mill Creek Ave to West Preserve Loop) (opens in a new tab)
- City of Chino: Transportation Operations (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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