Colusa County has 1 DMV field office and 11 active public high schools serving 1,698 students. Teens anywhere in the county can take California's 30-hour online driver education course, then the permit test at any DMV office.
DMV offices in Colusa County
Colusa County averages about 1,698 high-school students per DMV office. The Colusa office is open only part of the week. No DMV office in Colusa County lists weekend hours. Book on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab); what to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1025 Bridge St STE B, Colusa 95932 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Colusa County: nearest DMV and high schools
Each incorporated city with its 2026 population, the number of public high schools inside it or with its mailing address, and the nearest DMV office to them. Families in unincorporated Colusa County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa | 6,597 | 2 | Colusa (0.8 mi) |
| Williams | 5,621 | 4 | Colusa (8.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Colusa County
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address in Colusa County (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North State Driving School | E2264 | 642 5th Street #6, Colusa | (530) 458-1234 |
Driving in Colusa County: Salt Creek Canyon curves and long I-5 runs
State Route 20 runs west from Interstate 5 through Salt Creek Canyon, and its curves are a known danger. A Caltrans road safety audit counted 23 crashes in the Salt Creek Canyon segment (opens in a new tab), and four people died. Some curves and hills block the view ahead, and the shoulders are too narrow for a stalled car. Caltrans plans wider shoulders and rumble strips, with construction scheduled from June 2029 to fall 2030. Until then, slow down before blind curves and hilltops. Never pass across a solid yellow line.
Interstate 5 also crosses Colusa County, and long drives on it can wear you out. Caltrans is rebuilding the northbound Maxwell rest area (opens in a new tab), about 2.5 miles south of Maxwell, with work scheduled through October 2028. In winter, the weather service says thick tule fog (opens in a new tab) often forms at night in the Central Valley between late October and February. On long trips, plan rest stops and switch drivers if you feel sleepy. In fog, slow down, use low beams and leave extra space.
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)
- Caltrans District 3: State Route 20 Salt Creek Canyon (SR 20) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 3: I-5 Maxwell Northbound Safety Roadside Rest Area Project (I-5) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: Radiation fog and tule fog (fog) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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