Teens in Ontario 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 Rancho Cucamonga office at 8629 Hellman Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, 0.9 to 5.9 miles in a straight line from Ontario's public high schools.
Where do Ontario 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.4 mi |
| 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 | 7.5 mi |
| Fontana DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 8026 Hemlock Ave, Fontana 92336 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 8.7 mi |
Public high schools in Ontario
Ontario has 6 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Ontario mailing address (3 traditional, 2 alternative, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 7,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffey High (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 3,052 | Rancho Cucamonga (3.1 mi) |
| Colony High (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,030 | Rancho Cucamonga (5.9 mi) |
| Ontario High (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,949 | Pomona (4.8 mi) |
| Valley View High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 363 | Rancho Cucamonga (1.1 mi) |
| Chaffey District Online High (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 104 | Rancho Cucamonga (0.9 mi) |
| Chaffey Community Day (opens in a new tab) | Chaffey Joint Union High (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 9 | Rancho Cucamonga (0.9 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 Ontario. 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 Ontario: I-10 bridge work and downtown crosswalks
Interstate 10 crosses Ontario, and its bridges are getting repairs. Caltrans lists a $1.5 million maintenance project (opens in a new tab) on eight I-10 bridges between Ontario and San Bernardino. It expects the work to be done by fall 2026. Crews work overnight, closing lanes, ramps, connectors or shoulders as needed. At night, a work zone can be hard to see until you are close. Slow down at the first cone or flashing arrow board, and merge early.
Downtown Ontario centers on Euclid Avenue and Holt Boulevard. The city's climate grant plans (opens in a new tab) for that area include new crosswalks on both streets. They also include a 5-mile bike and walking path on Mission Boulevard and a downtown mobility hub for bike riders. More crosswalks mean more people crossing busy streets. Slow down as you near a marked crosswalk. If a car ahead stops at a crosswalk, do not go around it.
The path to a license in Ontario
- 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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: Rancho Cucamonga (5.9 mi) and Pomona (7.7 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)
- Caltrans District 8: I-10 Preventative Maintenance on Eight Bridges between Ontario and San Bernardino (opens in a new tab)
- City of Ontario: Ontario Together FAQ (Transformative Climate Communities) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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