Teens in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley office at 3855 D - Alamo Street, Simi Valley, 0.6 to 4.3 miles in a straight line from Simi Valley's public high schools.
Where do Simi Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 3855 D - Alamo Street, Simi Valley 93063 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 2.2 mi |
| Thousand Oaks DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1810 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks 91362 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 6.5 mi |
| Winnetka DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 20725 Sherman Way, Winnetka 91306 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 | 11 mi |
Public high schools in Simi Valley
Simi Valley has 7 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Simi Valley mailing address (3 charter, 3 traditional, 1 continuation) in 4 districts, with 5,784 students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year. That is about 5,784 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.
| District | High schools | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley Unified (opens in a new tab) | 4 | 4,749 |
| Maricopa Unified (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 465 |
| New Jerusalem Elementary (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 361 |
| Spencer Valley Elementary (opens in a new tab) | 1 | 209 |
| School | District | Type | Students | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High (opens in a new tab) | Simi Valley Unified | Traditional | 1,947 | Simi Valley (2.3 mi) |
| Royal High | Simi Valley Unified | Traditional | 1,751 | Simi Valley (3.2 mi) |
| Santa Susana High (opens in a new tab) | Simi Valley Unified | Traditional | 975 | Simi Valley (0.6 mi) |
| Apollo High | Simi Valley Unified | Continuation | 76 | Simi Valley (1.4 mi) |
| Insight School of California | Maricopa Unified | Charter | 465 | Simi Valley (4.3 mi) |
| Insight @ San Joaquin | New Jerusalem Elementary | Charter | 361 | Simi Valley (4.3 mi) |
| Insight @ San Diego | Spencer Valley Elementary | Charter | 209 | Simi Valley (4.3 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
5 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Simi Valley city limits or with a Simi Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Driving School | E3247 | 4514 Ish Dr 107, Simi Valley | (213) 386-3703 |
| B Safe Driving School | E4004 | 1681 Royal Ave, Simi Valley | (805) 210-4484 |
| Practice and Pass Driving School | E4761 | 3655 Alamo St 201, Simi Valley | (805) 297-3097 |
| Safeway Driving School | E4300 | 1999 First St, Simi Valley | (805) 522-5646 |
| Sure Pass Driving School DBA Surepass Driving School | E3572 | 2650 Tapo Canyon Road 105, Simi Valley | (805) 577-1325 |
Learning to drive in Simi Valley: SR 118 ramps and countdown signals
State Route 118 is the freeway through Simi Valley, and several city street projects meet it. The city's capital projects list (opens in a new tab) includes repaving Sycamore Drive from the 118 Freeway to Cochran Street. Kuehner Drive, from the freeway to Smith Road, is on the list too. It also lists a Madera Road bridge rehabilitation just south of Highway 118. The city maintains about 337 miles of streets. On a freshly paved street without final striping, drive slowly and stay right of the center.
Simi Valley has installed countdown pedestrian signals (opens in a new tab) at most signalized intersections. The timer shows walkers how many seconds are left before the signal changes. In May 2026, a county pop-up demonstration (opens in a new tab) at Sycamore Drive and Cochran Street was set to test curb and median extensions. A countdown near zero means your light will change soon. Be ready to stop, and yield to anyone still crossing.
The path to a license in Simi Valley
- 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 Simi Valley 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: Thousand Oaks (8.8 mi) and Santa Clarita (16 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 Simi Valley: Current Capital Projects (opens in a new tab)
- City of Simi Valley: Traffic Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- City of Simi Valley: VCTC Traffic Calming Pop-Up on May 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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