Teens in Highland 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 San Bernardino office at 1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, 3.3 to 3.6 miles in a straight line from Highland's public high schools.
Where do Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino 92404 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 3.4 mi |
| Redlands DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands 92374 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.3 mi |
| Riverside East DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 6425 Sycamore Canyon Blvd, Riverside 92507 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 14 mi |
Public high schools in Highland
Highland has 2 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Highland mailing address (1 charter, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur High (opens in a new tab) | San Bernardino City Unified (opens in a new tab) | Charter | 479 | San Bernardino (3.3 mi) |
| San Andreas High (opens in a new tab) | San Bernardino City Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 337 | San Bernardino (3.6 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Highland city limits or with a Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H&G Best Driving School | E0307 | 26940 Base Line Street Suite 110, Highland | (909) 770-0003 |
Learning to drive in Highland: storm-season habits and flooded streets
Highland gets ready for winter storms each year by clearing storm drains before the rains. Its Storm Preparedness page (opens in a new tab) also lists tips for driving in storms. It reminds drivers that state law requires headlights whenever the wipers are on. It suggests staying in the center lane, since puddles form along the shoulder and median. Before the rainy season, check your wipers, tires and brakes. In rain, slow down and leave several car lengths of space.
Flooded streets are the biggest storm danger for drivers. Just 12 inches of moving water can lift a car or small SUV, the National Weather Service (opens in a new tab) says. At 18 inches, even large vehicles can be swept away. Highland's page adds that one foot of rushing water can sweep away a large vehicle. If water covers the road, turn around and find another route. Never drive around a barricade.
The path to a license in Highland
- 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 San Bernardino 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: San Bernardino (3.8 mi) and Redlands (5.3 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 Highland: Storm Preparedness (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: During a Flood (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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