Teens in La Verne 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, 4.6 to 7.7 miles in a straight line from La Verne's public high schools.
Where do La Verne 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 | 6.1 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 | 9.1 mi |
| 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 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in La Verne
La Verne has 2 active public high schools inside city limits or with a La Verne mailing address (1 alternative, 1 traditional) in 2 districts, with 1,975 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. Most teens reach 15½, the earliest permit age, in 9th or 10th grade (Education Code 48000 (opens in a new tab) sets the school entry age). Finish the online course before then: the permit application needs the DL 400C.
| District | High schools | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Unified (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 1,922 |
| Los Angeles County Office of Education (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 53 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Bonita Unified | Traditional | 1,922 | Pomona (4.6 mi) |
| Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp | Los Angeles County Office of Education | Alternative | 53 | Pomona (7.7 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
The DMV license list (checked 2026-10-04) shows no driving school with an Active license at an address in La Verne. Schools in nearby cities often pick students up across the area; check each school's service area and license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab).
Learning to drive in La Verne: local e-bike rules and the Foothill Freeway
La Verne has its own local rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices (E-Bikes page (opens in a new tab)). Where a bike lane exists, e-bike riders must use it. Without one, Class 1 and Class 2 riders may use sidewalks, but Class 3 e-bikes are banned there. A Class 3 bike gives motor help up to 28 miles per hour. Expect fast riders in bike lanes, and check your right mirror before you turn across one.
I-210, the Foothill Freeway, crosses the northwest corner of La Verne, with exits at Foothill Boulevard and Fruit Street (transportation page (opens in a new tab)). I-10 runs about a mile south of the city's southern border. Foothill Transit buses use Foothill Boulevard and Bonita Avenue. Many trips start with a short drive from a quiet street to one of these freeways. Practice on-ramps with a parent, and reach freeway speed before you merge.
The path to a license in La Verne
- 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: Claremont (3.0 mi) and San Dimas (3.5 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 La Verne: E-Bikes (opens in a new tab)
- City of La Verne: Transportation (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 6, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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