Placer County has 3 DMV field offices and 23 active public high schools serving 21,324 students. Teens anywhere in the county can take California's 30-hour online driver education course, then the permit test at any DMV office.
DMV offices in Placer County
Placer County averages about 7,108 high-school students per DMV office. All 3 offices here are open five weekdays. No DMV office in Placer County lists weekend hours. Book on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab); what to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 11722 Enterprise Dr, Auburn 95603 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Rocklin DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 5245 South Grove, Rocklin 95677 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Roseville DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 7200 Galilee Road, Roseville 95678 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Placer County: nearest DMV and high schools
Each incorporated city with its 2026 population, the number of public high schools inside it or with its mailing address, and the nearest DMV office to them. Families in unincorporated Placer County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 165,455 | 6 | Roseville (1.3 mi) |
| Rocklin | 74,842 | 4 | Rocklin (3.2 mi) |
| Lincoln | 56,494 | 4 | Roseville (7.5 mi) |
| Auburn | 13,506 | 4 | Auburn (0.9 mi) |
| Loomis | 6,822 | 1 | Rocklin (4.0 mi) |
| Colfax | 2,020 | 1 | Grass Valley (9.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Placer County
13 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address in Placer County (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Best Driving School | E2046 | 428 Vernon St 3, Roseville | (916) 501-3652 |
| Aim Driving School | E2261 | 1100 Melody Lane 122, Roseville | (916) 479-4700 |
| Allstars Driving School | E4434 | 4830 Pacific Street, Rocklin | (916) 663-6573 |
| Atlas Driving Academy | E0422 | 6518 Lonetree Blvd Suite 166, Rocklin | (916) 223-3335 |
| CTR Driving School | E4251 | 3875 Taylor Rd Ste 2A, Loomis | (916) 300-8158 |
| East N West Driving School | E4520 | 428 Vernon Street 6, Roseville | (916) 717-3987 |
| Elite Driving School LLC | E2036 | 570 Fifth Street Ste 180, Lincoln | (626) 523-7639 |
| Empire Driving School | E4519 | 333 S Auburn St 3, Colfax | (530) 470-3446 |
| Ez Way Driving School | E2056 | 1085 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn | (530) 885-8109 |
| MYCALIFORNIAPERMITCOM dba DRIVERORG | E2059 | 7882 Lakeshore Dr, Granite Bay | (916) 783-3337 |
| Roseville Driving Institution Inc | E0582 | 807 Douglas Blvd 160, Roseville | (916) 770-1093 |
| Sofia Hotlen Driving School | E3889 | 1119 High St Ste 1, Auburn | (530) 823-1511 |
| West Point Driving School | E2041 | 1441 Deerfield Circle, Roseville | (916) 381-3211 |
Driving in Placer County: Interstate 80 grades and truck lanes
Interstate 80 is the big driving test in Placer County. It climbs steadily from the foothills into the Sierra Nevada. Between Colfax and Alta, Caltrans says loaded trucks lose speed on the long grade. Few chances to pass lead some drivers to speed and drive recklessly. Its Alta pavement project (opens in a new tab) lengthens the eastbound truck-climbing lane at Long Ravine Bridge, with construction listed from April to November 2026. Practice this stretch in daylight with a parent, and pass trucks only where a second lane opens.
Higher up, the Blue Canyon project (opens in a new tab) adds another eastbound truck-climbing lane at three spots between Crother Road and Nyack Road. It also builds a wildlife crossing, because many crashes there have involved animals. Caltrans lists construction from April 2026 through December 2029, so expect work zones for several seasons. In winter, chain controls (opens in a new tab) can change quickly, and the speed limit while chains are required is 25 or 30 mph. Carry chains that fit your tires, and practice putting them on at home before your first snow trip.
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)
- Caltrans District 3: Interstate 80 Alta Pavement Improvement Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 3: I-80 Blue Canyon Pavement Rehabilitation Project (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans: Chain Controls / Chain Installation (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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