Teens in Yucaipa 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, 7.5 to 12 miles in a straight line from Yucaipa's public high schools.
Where do Yucaipa 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 | 9.4 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 | 14 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 | 15 mi |
Public high schools in Yucaipa
Yucaipa has 3 active public high schools inside city limits or with a Yucaipa mailing address (1 continuation, 1 alternative, 1 traditional) in 1 district, with 2,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High (opens in a new tab) | Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified (opens in a new tab) | Traditional | 2,818 | Redlands (7.5 mi) |
| Green Valley High | Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified (opens in a new tab) | Continuation | 100 | Redlands (12 mi) |
| Oak View High School & Education Center (opens in a new tab) | Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified (opens in a new tab) | Alternative | 67 | Redlands (9.0 mi) |
Licensed driving schools for the 6 hours of training
2 driving schools hold an Active California DMV license at an address inside Yucaipa city limits or with a Yucaipa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Driving School | E4402 | 35270 San Pablo Dr, Yucaipa | (760) 406-1178 |
| First Time Driver | E4269 | 32999 Yucaipa Blvd 103, Yucaipa | (909) 790-9710 |
Learning to drive in Yucaipa: night work on I-10 bridges and a planned Wildwood Canyon interchange
Between Loma Linda and Yucaipa, Caltrans is resurfacing 13 bridges on Interstate 10 (opens in a new tab). Crews work at night, Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with lane, ramp, connector and shoulder closures. The $4.6 million project should wrap up by spring 2027. Night work zones have bright lights, cones and sudden lane shifts. Slow down early and keep your eyes on the lane lines. Do not simply follow the taillights ahead of you.
Yucaipa and Caltrans are planning a new I-10 interchange at Wildwood Canyon Road (opens in a new tab). A draft environmental document was open for public comment from August 14 to October 3, 2026. An open house hearing took place on August 26, 2026, at the Yucaipa Community Center. A new interchange brings new ramps and signals to learn. Until then, practice merges on the ramps you already know. Signal, match freeway speed, and slide into a gap without stopping.
The path to a license in Yucaipa
- 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: Beaumont (7.0 mi) and Redlands (7.5 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: I-10 Preventative Maintenance on Thirteen Bridges between Loma Linda and Yucaipa (opens in a new tab)
- City of Yucaipa: Wildwood Canyon Road Interchange Project (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
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