Teens in Lynwood 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 Compton office at 2111 South Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, 2.8 to 3.7 miles in a straight line from Lynwood's public high schools.
Where do Lynwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 2111 South Santa Fe Avenue, Compton 90221 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 3.3 mi |
| Bell Gardens DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 6801 South Garfield, Bell Gardens 90201 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.2 mi |
| Bellflower DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 9520 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower 90706 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.5 mi |
Public high schools in Lynwood
Lynwood has 3 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Lynwood mailing address (2 traditional, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 3,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High (opens in a new tab) | Lynwood Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,674 | Compton (2.8 mi) |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (opens in a new tab) | Lynwood Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,639 | Compton (3.5 mi) |
| Vista High (opens in a new tab) | Lynwood Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 170 | Compton (3.7 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Lynwood city limits or with a Lynwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Driving School | E2201 | 3550 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood | (562) 863-9515 |
Learning to drive in Lynwood: Breeze buses and speed humps
Lynwood runs its own small bus system, the Lynwood Breeze (opens in a new tab), with 4 routes and 110 stops inside the city. Weekday buses start from the Transit Center at 6:30 a.m., and a direct shuttle runs to the Willowbrook Blue Line Station. The fare is 25 cents. With that many stops, you will often end up behind a bus that pulls over. Slow down, wait instead of swerving around it, and look for riders stepping into the street.
Lynwood also has a speed hump policy (opens in a new tab) for residential streets where neighbors report speeding. Residents can apply online, and the city checks whether a street is eligible before humps go in. The Public Safety, Traffic and Parking Commission (opens in a new tab), a five-member board of residents, advises the City Council on transportation design and enforcement. Take speed humps slowly and straight on. Hitting one fast can jolt the car and pull it off your line.
The path to a license in Lynwood
- 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 Compton 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: South Gate (2.1 mi) and Paramount (2.4 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 Lynwood: Lynwood Breeze (Trolley) Schedule (opens in a new tab)
- City of Lynwood: Speed Humps (opens in a new tab)
- City of Lynwood: Public Safety / Traffic & Parking Commission (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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