Tuolumne County has 1 DMV field office and 12 active public high schools serving 1,730 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 Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County averages about 1,730 high-school students per DMV office. The Sonora office is open five weekdays. No DMV office in Tuolumne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 885 Morning Star Drive, Sonora 95370 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | 5,280 | 4 | Sonora (0.5 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Tuolumne County
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address in Tuolumne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allgood Driving School/Zertuches Mother Lode D/S | E4188 | 18494 Story Lane, Twain Harte | (800) 977-1971 |
Driving in Tuolumne County: truck turns on SR 49 and the Sonora Pass closure
In Tuolumne County, big trucks and cars share tight curves and corners on State Routes 49 and 108. At the SR 108/49 junction near Jamestown, the corner is too tight for large trucks turning between the two highways. Caltrans plans to widen it, with completion listed for summer 2027 (Jamestown project (opens in a new tab)). On SR 49 at Tuttletown, a short, sharp curve is too narrow for southbound trucks, which slows traffic. The Tuttletown widening (opens in a new tab) is not due until spring 2031. On curves, keep right in your lane and stop well back from the limit line.
Sonora Pass on SR 108 closes every winter. Caltrans' closure table (opens in a new tab) shows it shut from December 25, 2025 to April 30, 2026. The season before, it was closed from December 16 to May 15. Even when it is open, Caltrans warns that bridges and shaded curves can stay icy after other pavement dries. Practice slow, smooth braking and steering on mountain curves. Check road status before you leave, keep the gas tank full, and carry chains in cold months.
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 10: Tuolumne 108 STAA Truck Improvement Project (SR 108/49, Jamestown) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 10: Tuttletown Pavement Widening Project (SR 49) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans: Winter Driving Tips (Sonora Pass, SR 108 closure dates) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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