Teens in Lincoln 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 Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road, Roseville, 5.1 to 8.4 miles in a straight line from Lincoln's public high schools.
Where do Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 7200 Galilee Road, Roseville 95678 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.5 mi |
| Rocklin DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 5245 South Grove, Rocklin 95677 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.5 mi |
| Auburn DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 11722 Enterprise Dr, Auburn 95603 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 12 mi |
Public high schools in Lincoln
Lincoln has 4 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Lincoln mailing address (2 traditional, 1 alternative, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 2,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High (opens in a new tab) | Western Placer Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,377 | Roseville (5.1 mi) |
| Lincoln High (opens in a new tab) | Western Placer Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,117 | Rocklin (8.2 mi) |
| ATLAS Learning Academy (opens in a new tab) | Western Placer Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 99 | Rocklin (8.3 mi) |
| Phoenix High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Western Placer Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 95 | Rocklin (8.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Lincoln city limits or with a Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Driving School LLC | E2036 | 570 Fifth Street Ste 180, Lincoln | (626) 523-7639 |
Learning to drive in Lincoln: golf carts, NEV lanes and the McBean Park Drive bridge
Lincoln shares its streets with golf carts and small electric cars. The city calls itself NEV and golf cart friendly (opens in a new tab), with route maps and a master plan updated in December 2024. On Lincoln Boulevard, a railroad crossing phase (opens in a new tab) finished in 2023 shortened pedestrian crossings and added NEV lanes on several side streets. These vehicles travel slowly, often in their own lane. Pass one only when the way ahead is clear, and watch for them turning out of side streets.
McBean Park Drive floods in severe storms, and its bridge is being replaced. The new bridge (opens in a new tab) raises the roadway, lengthens the span and grows from two lanes to three. Wide shoulders will serve neighborhood electric vehicles and bicycles. Construction was scheduled to begin in 2025 and finish in 2027. Never drive into a flooded road, because even shallow moving water can stall a car or push it off the pavement.
The path to a license in Lincoln
- 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 Roseville 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: Rocklin (4.6 mi) and Roseville (8.7 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 Lincoln: Golf Cart and NEV Information (opens in a new tab)
- City of Lincoln: Lincoln Boulevard Project (opens in a new tab)
- City of Lincoln: McBean Park Drive Bridge Replacement (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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