Teens in Redlands 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 Redlands office at 1659 W Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, 1.2 to 4.8 miles in a straight line from Redlands's public high schools.
Where do Redlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.9 mi |
| San Bernardino DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1310 N Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino 92404 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 7.0 mi |
| 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 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Redlands
Redlands has 5 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Redlands mailing address (3 traditional, 1 charter, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 6,516 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. That is about 6,516 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.
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High (opens in a new tab) | Redlands Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,179 | Redlands (2.5 mi) |
| Citrus Valley High (opens in a new tab) | Redlands Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,051 | Redlands (1.3 mi) |
| Redlands East Valley High (opens in a new tab) | Redlands Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,811 | Redlands (4.8 mi) |
| Grove (opens in a new tab) | Redlands Unified (opens in a new tab) | Charter | 270 | Redlands (1.2 mi) |
| Orangewood High (Continuation) (opens in a new tab) | Redlands Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 205 | Redlands (1.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Redlands city limits or with a Redlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angel Driving School | E4007 | 1311 Brookside Ave, Redlands | (909) 335-3053 |
Learning to drive in Redlands: SR 38 work zones and bike boxes
State Route 38 in Redlands is a work zone right now. Caltrans started a $10.4 million pavement and safety project (opens in a new tab) there in August 2026. Work sites include Lugonia Avenue, Orange Street to Pearl Avenue, and the stretch from Interstate 10 to Occidental Drive. The project brings new traffic signals, 73 upgraded curb ramps and bike lanes. Daytime work runs Monday through Friday. Expect lane closures and detours, slow down, and follow the posted signs.
Redlands' bike network includes bike boxes (opens in a new tab), which place riders ahead of cars at an intersection so drivers can see them. The city also has off-street Class I paths, such as the Orange Blossom Trail, and striped Class II bike lanes. At a red light, stop behind the bike box, not inside it. When the light turns green, let the cyclists ahead of you go first. Look to your right before you turn.
The path to a license in Redlands
- 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 Redlands 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: Highland (5.3 mi) and San Bernardino (7.1 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: SR-38 Redlands Pavement Rehabilitation Project (opens in a new tab)
- City of Redlands: Bike Redlands (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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