Teens in Rosemead 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 El Monte office at 4000 Arden Drive, El Monte, about 1.6 miles in a straight line from Rosemead's public high schools.
Where do Rosemead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 4000 Arden Drive, El Monte 91731 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 1.6 mi |
| Pasadena DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 49 S Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena 91107 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.2 mi |
| Montebello DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 424 N Wilcox Avenue, Montebello 90640 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 5.4 mi |
Public high schools in Rosemead
Rosemead has 1 active public high school inside city limits or with a Rosemead mailing address (1 traditional) in 1 district, with 1,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead High (opens in a new tab) | El Monte Union High (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 1,648 | El Monte (1.6 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address inside Rosemead city limits or with a Rosemead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trans Oceans Driving School | E3630 | 9241 E Valley Blvd Suite 102, Rosemead | (626) 292-1056 |
Learning to drive in Rosemead: a state highway called Rosemead Boulevard
Rosemead Boulevard is a state highway, State Route 164, so Caltrans runs it. The city's engineering page (opens in a new tab) notes that even its streetlights are Caltrans' job, and broken ones go to Caltrans maintenance. In June 2026, Caltrans closed lanes and ramps (opens in a new tab) on Rosemead Boulevard at SR-60, next to Whittier Narrows. Crews sealed cracks and did other upkeep. On one day, both directions shared the southbound lanes. Expect lane shifts like that, and trust the cones over the faded striping.
Rosemead also runs Rosemead GO (opens in a new tab), an on-demand ride service booked by app or phone. Riders meet a branded Rosemead GO vehicle at a set pickup point. People without a smartphone can book by phone instead. These vans stop where riders wait, not only at bus stops. When a van ahead slows near the curb, give it room. Check your mirror before you change lanes to pass.
The path to a license in Rosemead
- 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 El Monte 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: Alhambra (2.6 mi) and El Monte (3.1 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)
- City of Rosemead: Engineering Services (Rosemead Boulevard and Caltrans) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 7: Daytime Lane Closures on Rosemead Boulevard at State Route 60 (June 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- City of Rosemead: How to Book a Ride with Rosemead GO (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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