Local Driving School
Northern California’s #1 Rated Driving School
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- Over 25 Years Experience, 4.9-Star
Teaching Safe Driving Skills That Last a Lifetime - Practice Driving 7 Days a Week
- STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVED DMV-LIC. (#4741) DMV Licensed, Bonded and Insured
- Over 25 Years Experience, 4.9-Star
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Find driving lessons near you. Enter your address to see available packages in your area.
From 15 to 65+
Get Your License in 3 Easy Steps
STEP 1
Learners Permit
Teens (under 18)
- Complete 30 hour Online Driver’s ED
- Get receive pink certificate
All students:
- Fill out DMV Application (online or the office)
- Pass DMV Written Test (Practice Qs)
STEP 2
Driving Lessons
Teens (under 18)
- 6 hours behind the wheel training
- At least 50 hours of at-home practice with a licensed driver over the age of 25
- Hold valid permit for at least 6 months
All students:
- Practice defensive driving techniques
STEP 3
Road Test
All students:
- Pass the road test
- Note: Local Driving School can also arrange your driving test and provide the car for the test in packages that include test + prep.
Get Started on Your License
Lesson Skills
According to California state law, all minors must have 6 Hours of professional practice with a DMV licensed instructor.
As such, this package covers every necessary and relevant situation and technique for safe driving. Here is only a sample of what is covered in each lesson:
Why We’re Different
We specialize in both in-person and online driver’s education and advanced behind-the-wheel driver’s training.
Beyond Safe Driving
We teach advanced defensive driving techniques plus we exam based on actual DMV test requirements, giving the best preparation possible.
We Have the Best Value
In comparison to our competitors, nearly all our packages are either the same or a lower price – with the highest service at the most affordable cost.
We’re Experienced
We’ve been serving Northern California for over 20 years. We’ve taught students from 15 ½ to over 80 years old, and our team is ready to go for you. Every instructor is DMV licensed, patient, and professional.
Bay Area Service Locations
Yuba - Sutter Service Locations
Roseville–Sacramento Locations
Butte Service Locations
Some of Our Certified Driving Instructors
Meet the Team who puts
your Safety First
Mani S.
Jot S.
Cassandra P.
Don L.
Jyoti S.
Kirt E.
Steve V.
Behind The Scenes
Our Student’s Point
of View
Driving School Questions Parents ask
How many behind-the-wheel hours does a California teen need?
California requires 6 hours of professional instruction with a DMV-licensed instructor. Teens also need at least 50 practice hours with a licensed driver who is 25 or older, and they must hold a valid permit for 6 months before the road test.
Does Local Driving School meet the California teen minimum?
Yes. The Silver package is 6 hours of in-car training and meets the state minimum. Gold and Platinum add extra hours plus DMV test-day prep and a test car.
Do I need online driver’s ed before behind-the-wheel lessons?
Teens under 18 must finish 30-hour driver’s ed and receive the pink certificate before those in-car hours count toward the DMV minimum. Adults do not need the teen ed course to book lessons.
Do you pick students up for lessons?
Yes. Instructors provide free pickup and drop-off in the cities listed on each package page, including Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Chico, and Yuba City service areas.
Can you provide the car for the DMV road test?
Yes. Gold and Platinum packages include test-day prep and the training car for the DMV road exam.
Is Local Driving School DMV licensed?
Yes, Local Driving School, Inc. is California DMV licensed E4741, bonded and insured, with offices in Albany, Chico, and Roseville. We have been a DSAC and DSAA member since 2008.
Do you teach adults and seniors, or only teens?
Both. Adults and seniors can book a 2-hour refresher or a custom package. Teen permit rules do not apply to adult students.
Where are your offices?
Albany / Bay Area: 1223 Solano Ave, Ste 7, Albany, CA 94706, (510) 235-5500
Chico: 7 Governors Ln #4, Chico, CA 95926, (530) 588-0984
Roseville: 1700 Eureka Rd, Ste 155G, Roseville, CA 95661, (916) 645-9900
Yuba City: 1521 Starr Dr. Ste. A, Yuba City, CA 95993, (530)755-1859
Toll-free: (877) 374-8316
Which cities do you serve?
We serve Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Placer, Sacramento, Butte, Yuba, Sutter, and Yolo County communities. The cities include Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, Vallejo, Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Chico, Oroville, Yuba City, and nearby cities listed on each region page.
How do I book a lesson?
Call (877) 374-8316, use View Availability on your city page, or contact the nearest office: Albany (510) 235-5500, Chico (530) 588-0984, Roseville (916) 645-9900, Yuba City: (530) 755-1859.