Teens in Moreno Valley 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 Riverside East office at 6425 Sycamore Canyon Blvd, Riverside, 2.6 to 7.4 miles in a straight line from Moreno Valley's public high schools.
Where do Moreno Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.3 mi |
| Riverside DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92506 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 10 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 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley has 8 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Moreno Valley mailing address (5 traditional, 1 alternative, 1 charter, 1 continuation) in 3 districts, with 11,633 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | 6 | 9,408 |
| Val Verde Unified (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 2,091 |
| Riverside County Office of Education (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 134 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View High (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Traditional | 2,786 | Riverside East (6.0 mi) |
| Canyon Springs High (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Traditional | 2,213 | Riverside East (3.1 mi) |
| Moreno Valley High (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Traditional | 2,088 | Riverside East (2.6 mi) |
| Vista del Lago High (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Traditional | 1,891 | Riverside East (5.8 mi) |
| March Mountain High (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Continuation | 286 | Riverside East (3.8 mi) |
| Bayside Community Day (opens in a new tab) | Moreno Valley Unified | Alternative | 144 | Riverside East (4.1 mi) |
| Rancho Verde High (opens in a new tab) | Val Verde Unified | Traditional | 2,091 | Riverside East (7.4 mi) |
| Leadership Military Academy | Riverside County Office of Education | Charter | 134 | Riverside East (4.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
2 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Moreno Valley city limits or with a Moreno Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumpers Driving School | E2079 | 14300 Elsworth St 101, Moreno Valley | (951) 656-1305 |
| Nellies Driving School | E2529 | 11697 Hummingbird Pl, Moreno Valley | (951) 242-1149 |
Learning to drive in Moreno Valley: SR 60 interchanges and sharing the road with bikes
State Route 60 runs through Moreno Valley, and its interchanges keep changing. The city replaced the Moreno Beach Drive bridge (opens in a new tab) over SR 60, going from two lanes to seven. The north side now has a cloverleaf ramp and a direct southbound on-ramp to westbound SR 60. The city, working with Caltrans, also plans to rebuild the World Logistics Center Parkway interchange (opens in a new tab). New ramp layouts can catch you off guard. Read the overhead signs early and choose your lane before the ramp.
Bike riders share many Moreno Valley streets. The city's bicycle safety page (opens in a new tab) tells drivers to slow down near riders and leave at least 3 feet when passing. It notes that a rider may take a full lane when there is no bike lane and too little room to pass. It also warns that children on bikes may not ride predictably. Look for riders before you pull out of a driveway. Check behind you before opening your door, and never honk near a rider.
The path to a license in Moreno Valley
- 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 Riverside East 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: Riverside (11 mi) and San Bernardino (14 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 Moreno Valley: Public Works Current Fiscal Year Projects (SR-60 / Moreno Beach Drive) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 8: SR-60 and World Logistics Center Parkway Interchange (opens in a new tab)
- City of Moreno Valley: Bicycle Safety (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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