Teens in Fremont 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 Fremont office at 4287 Central Avenue, Fremont, 0.7 to 4.1 miles in a straight line from Fremont's public high schools.
Where do Fremont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4287 Central Avenue, Fremont 94536 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 2.0 mi |
| Hayward DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 150 Jackson Street, Hayward 94544 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 10 mi |
| Pleasanton DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 6300 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton 94588 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Fremont
Fremont has 8 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Fremont mailing address (6 traditional, 1 continuation, 1 alternative) in 1 district, with 10,115 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. That is about 10,115 high-school students for each DMV office in the city. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American High (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,694 | Fremont (0.9 mi) |
| Irvington High (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,141 | Fremont (3.0 mi) |
| Washington High (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,964 | Fremont (0.7 mi) |
| Mission San Jose High (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,740 | Fremont (4.1 mi) |
| John F. Kennedy High (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,308 | Fremont (2.0 mi) |
| Robertson High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 162 | Fremont (3.3 mi) |
| Young Adult Program | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 59 | Fremont (1.3 mi) |
| Vista Alternative (opens in a new tab) | Fremont Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 47 | Fremont (3.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
8 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Fremont city limits or with a Fremont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season Driving School | E4221 | 47978 Warm Springs Bl E5, Fremont | (510) 623-7483 |
| Bay Hill Driving School | E4716 | 3769 Peralta Blvd Ste A, Fremont | (510) 750-9695 |
| Calprodriving School LLC | E0227 | 38750 Paseo Padre Pkwy Ste C9, Fremont | |
| Fremont Car Driving School | E0628 | 5500 Stewart Ave Suit 154, Fremont | (510) 591-0000 |
| Mission Driving School | E2008 | 43552 Bryan St, Fremont | (510) 795-7777 |
| Northcal Driving School LLC | E2216 | 40979 Fremont Blvd Suite 209, Fremont | (510) 309-8550 |
| Pass 4 Less Driving School | E0032 | 39833 Paseo Padre Parkway Suite G, Fremont | (510) 660-1224 |
| Success Driving School | E3920 | 47912 Warm Springs Blvd Ste C, Fremont | (408) 219-3456 |
Learning to drive in Fremont: Mission Boulevard and the I-680 corridor
In Fremont, Mission Boulevard is a state highway that behaves like a city street. The city's safety data page (opens in a new tab) notes that State Routes 238 and 262 run about 10 miles along Mission. Fremont counted 87 fatal crashes from 2014 through 2025. In 2025, deaths dropped from 12 to 7 while police traffic stops climbed. Mission mixes fast traffic with driveways, signals and people walking. Hold the posted limit, and keep a foot near the brake by busy driveways and bus stops.
Interstate 680 is Fremont's other big corridor, with several Caltrans projects. Its I-680 corridor plan (opens in a new tab) adds about 9 miles of northbound express lane from Grimmer Boulevard to Route 84. The southbound express lane will switch to continuous access. An auxiliary lane will link the Washington Boulevard on-ramp to the Route 238 exit. Study express lane rules with a parent first. Change lanes only across a broken line, never over a double solid stripe.
The path to a license in Fremont
- 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 Fremont 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: Hayward (9.3 mi) and Santa Clara (12 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 Fremont: Safety Data and Trends (Mission Boulevard, SR 238 and SR 262) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans: I-680 Corridor Improvements in Alameda County (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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