Teens in Glendora 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 West Covina office at 800 So Glendora Avenue, West Covina, 5.7 to 7.4 miles in a straight line from Glendora's public high schools.
Where do Glendora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 800 So Glendora Avenue, West Covina 91790 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 6.2 mi |
| 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 | 7.9 mi |
| El Monte DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4000 Arden Drive, El Monte 91731 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Glendora
Glendora has 4 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Glendora mailing address (2 continuation, 1 alternative, 1 traditional) in 2 districts, with 2,143 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.
| District | High schools | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Glendora Unified (opens in a new tab) | 2 | 2,083 |
| Charter Oak Unified (opens in a new tab) | 2 | 60 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High (opens in a new tab) | Glendora Unified | Traditional | 1,998 | West Covina (7.4 mi) |
| Whitcomb Continuation High | Glendora Unified | Continuation | 85 | West Covina (5.7 mi) |
| Arrow High (Continuation) | Charter Oak Unified | Continuation | 49 | West Covina (5.9 mi) |
| Bridges Community Day | Charter Oak Unified | Alternative | 11 | West Covina (5.9 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
2 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Glendora city limits or with a Glendora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beep Beep Driving/Traffic Sch Inc | E2245 | 1144 East Route 66, Glendora | (626) 387-9811 |
| Joes Driving School | E4478 | 167 N Glendora Ave C, Glendora | (626) 963-1033 |
Learning to drive in Glendora: a quick-build crosswalk and new e-bike rules
Glendora's Safe Streets Program (opens in a new tab) tests street changes before making them permanent. In December 2025, the city put in a quick-build crosswalk on Foothill Boulevard at Minnesota Avenue. It sits next to the La Fetra Senior Center. It has bold stripes, "Yield Here to Pedestrians" signs and curb extensions marked with white posts. Older walkers may cross slowly there. Stop at the yield line and wait until the person has fully cleared your side.
The city's Traffic Engineering (opens in a new tab) team runs 55 intersections with signals and is replacing old signal hardware. In July 2026, Glendora also passed a new e-bike law (opens in a new tab) with safety zones where many people walk. It offers a free safety class in place of fines for eligible riders. E-bikes can move fast and appear quickly. Before turning or opening your door, look for riders coming up behind you.
The path to a license in Glendora
- 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 West Covina 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: Covina (3.1 mi) and West Covina (5.4 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 Glendora: Safe Streets Program (opens in a new tab)
- City of Glendora: Traffic Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- City of Glendora: Modernized E-Bike Ordinance (Sept. 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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