Teens in Perris 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, 5.7 to 12 miles in a straight line from Perris's public high schools.
Where do Perris 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 | 9.1 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 | 13 mi |
| Hemet DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1200 S State St, Hemet 92543 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 17 mi |
Public high schools in Perris
Perris has 8 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Perris mailing address (5 traditional, 2 continuation, 1 alternative) in 2 districts, with 6,517 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Val Verde Unified (opens in a new tab) | 4 | 4,125 |
| Perris Union High (opens in a new tab) | 4 | 2,392 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High (opens in a new tab) | Val Verde Unified | Traditional | 2,332 | Riverside East (10 mi) |
| Citrus Hill High | Val Verde Unified | Traditional | 1,500 | Riverside East (5.7 mi) |
| Val Verde High | Val Verde Unified | Continuation | 276 | Riverside East (7.3 mi) |
| Val Verde Student Success Academy (opens in a new tab) | Val Verde Unified | Traditional | 17 | Riverside East (7.3 mi) |
| Perris High (opens in a new tab) | Perris Union High | Traditional | 1,985 | Riverside East (10 mi) |
| Perris Lake High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Perris Union High | Continuation | 171 | Riverside East (12 mi) |
| Pathways for Adult Life Skills (opens in a new tab) | Perris Union High | Traditional | 119 | Riverside East (12 mi) |
| Inland Online Academy (opens in a new tab) | Perris Union High | Alternative | 117 | Riverside East (10 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 Perris. 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 Perris: Case Road's new bridge and rail crossing
Case Road links the 215 Freeway with downtown Perris, and the city has been rebuilding it. The city's Case Road project (opens in a new tab) widened the road from two to four lanes between Mapes Road and Goetz Road. A new four-lane bridge over the San Jacinto River was expected to be done in winter 2026. During that work, drivers used one lane each way while crews built half the bridge at a time. In a narrow work zone, keep both hands on the wheel. Stay centered and do not pass.
At Case Road and Ellis Avenue, the street crosses Metrolink railroad tracks. The project upgrades the tracks and crossing signals and adds a concrete median and new traffic signals there. More signals are planned at Case and Murrieta roads and at Case and Mapes roads. For live closures, the city's road work page (opens in a new tab) points drivers to IE 511 and Caltrans. At a rail crossing, slow down, look both ways and listen. Never stop on the tracks.
The path to a license in Perris
- 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: Moreno Valley (7.3 mi) and Menifee (8.8 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 Perris: Case Road Improvement Project (opens in a new tab)
- City of Perris: Construction & Road Work (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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