Teens in San Ramon 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 Pleasanton Stoneridge office at 2621 Stoneridge Mall, Unit G225B, Pleasanton, 3.6 to 5.2 miles in a straight line from San Ramon's public high schools.
Where do San Ramon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 2621 Stoneridge Mall, Unit G225B, Pleasanton 94588 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 4.5 mi |
| Pleasanton DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 6300 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton 94588 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 5.6 mi |
| Hayward DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 150 Jackson Street, Hayward 94544 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 12 mi |
Public high schools in San Ramon
San Ramon has 3 active public high schools inside city limits or with a San Ramon mailing address (2 traditional, 1 continuation) in 1 district, with 5,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High (opens in a new tab) | San Ramon Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,872 | Pleasanton Stoneridge (5.2 mi) |
| California High | San Ramon Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,796 | Pleasanton Stoneridge (3.6 mi) |
| Del Amigo High (Continuation) | San Ramon Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 39 | Pleasanton Stoneridge (5.0 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
4 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside San Ramon city limits or with a San Ramon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Precision Driving School | E4566 | 2001 Omega Rd Ste 205, San Ramon | (925) 497-7771 |
| Bay Pass Driving School LLC | E0025 | 2010 Crow Canyon Pl Room #326, San Ramon | (925) 359-3250 |
| Cardiology Driving School | E2123 | 2010 Crow Canyon Place Ste 100 Office 335, San Ramon | (925) 270-3400 |
| Learn and Permits | E0183 | 111 Deerwood Rd Ste 200, San Ramon | (510) 862-7851 |
Learning to drive in San Ramon: I-680 night work and Iron Horse Trail crossings
Interstate 680 is San Ramon's freeway, and a long repair job is underway on it. In March 2026, Caltrans began rehabilitating about 7 miles of I-680 (opens in a new tab) between Alcosta Boulevard and Diablo Valley Road. Crews are replacing damaged concrete slabs and resurfacing the pavement. Work is expected to wrap up in spring 2028. Expect nightly lane closures and shifting traffic patterns from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights. At night in a work zone, ease off the gas, stay between the cones, and watch for workers near your lane.
San Ramon also has a busy trail that crosses its main roads. The city is planning an Iron Horse Trail bridge over Crow Canyon Road (opens in a new tab) for bicycles and pedestrians. Its design work is scheduled through June 2028. School trips add traffic too. The TRAFFIX program (opens in a new tab) runs a fleet of 24 school buses to local high, middle and elementary schools. Near trail crossings and school zones, ease off and expect walkers and riders to step out.
The path to a license in San Ramon
- 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 Pleasanton Stoneridge 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: Dublin (3.3 mi) and Pleasanton (6.8 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)
- Caltrans District 4: Nightly Lane Closures on I-680 for Pavement Rehabilitation Between Alcosta Boulevard and Diablo Valley Road (March 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- City of San Ramon: Crow Canyon Road/Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing (opens in a new tab)
- City of San Ramon: TRAFFIX Program (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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