Teens in Oxnard 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 Oxnard office at 4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard, 0.4 to 6.5 miles in a straight line from Oxnard's public high schools.
Where do Oxnard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard 93033 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 2.8 mi |
| Ventura DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4260 Market Street, Ventura 93003 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 5.5 mi |
| Santa Paula DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 250 W Harvard Boulevard A, Santa Paula 93060 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Oxnard
Oxnard has 11 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Oxnard mailing address (7 traditional, 3 alternative, 1 charter) in 2 districts, with 13,679 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. That is about 13,679 high-school students for each DMV office in the city. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard Union High (opens in a new tab) | 9 | 12,573 |
| Ventura County Office of Education (opens in a new tab) | 2 | 1,106 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 2,414 | Oxnard (3.8 mi) |
| Oxnard High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 2,332 | Ventura (3.0 mi) |
| Channel Islands High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 2,238 | Oxnard (1.0 mi) |
| Hueneme High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 1,862 | Oxnard (0.4 mi) |
| Rio Mesa High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 1,836 | Ventura (5.2 mi) |
| Del Sol High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 1,179 | Oxnard (3.4 mi) |
| Condor High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Alternative | 347 | Oxnard (4.2 mi) |
| Oxnard Middle College High (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Alternative | 193 | Oxnard (1.2 mi) |
| Anacapa Adult Transition Program (opens in a new tab) | Oxnard Union High | Traditional | 172 | Oxnard (1.0 mi) |
| Vista Real Charter High (opens in a new tab) | Ventura County Office of Education | Charter | 1,050 | Oxnard (2.5 mi) |
| Providence (opens in a new tab) | Ventura County Office of Education | Alternative | 56 | Ventura (4.4 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
3 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Oxnard city limits or with a Oxnard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Driving School | E4573 | 3711 Saviers Rd Ste I, Oxnard | (805) 487-5596 |
| Excel Driving School | E2149 | 434 South A Street H, Oxnard | (805) 366-1039 |
| I Drive Driving School | E4304 | 2362 N Oxnard Blvd 202, Oxnard | (805) 988-1100 |
Learning to drive in Oxnard: Vineyard Avenue work and dense fog
Vineyard Avenue, State Route 232, is getting new pavement from US 101 to State Route 118. The Caltrans project (opens in a new tab) replaces more than 10 miles of pavement in Oxnard and El Rio and adds bike lanes. Its schedule runs from summer 2025 to winter 2026/2027. In one work zone, two lanes stay open each way, but drivers turning left must do it from the left lane. Paving happens on weekday nights. In a shifted work zone, choose your turn lane early and follow the cones, not the old lines.
Caltrans is also preparing a safety and climate plan for State Route 1 (opens in a new tab). It runs from Santa Monica up to Pleasant Valley Road in Oxnard. Weather is the other local test. Under a federal Dense Fog Advisory (opens in a new tab), you may see only one-quarter of a mile ahead, or less. In heavy fog, keep headlights on low, cut your speed, and leave a longer gap behind the car ahead.
The path to a license in Oxnard
- 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 Oxnard 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: Ventura (6.4 mi) and Thousand Oaks (17 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 7: Vineyard Avenue (State Route 232) Pavement Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 7: Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (SR 1 Climate Resiliency and Transportation Safety Plan) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: Fog Watches, Warnings and Advisories (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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