Creating Safe Drivers in

San Diego for Over 40 Years


Why choose Poway Driving School?

Each driving instructor obtains the DMV certification in addition to undergoing extensive training.


Secondary Brake

Each car is equipped with a secondary brake on the instructors side of the vehicle

Free Pick Up and Drop Off

We offer free pick up and drop off from home, school, or work . See our service areas here.

Experienced and friendly Instructors

Our instructors are all professional, experienced, and ready to teach you how to be a safe and confident driver on the road. View Instructor Bios here.

Online Scheduling

Scheduling is hassle free with our online scheduling system. View our schedule here.

New Vehicles

To ensure your satisfaction and safety, our fleet of cars consists of brand new Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas equipped with the latest safety technology.

POWAY Driving school services that We Offer

Online Driver Education 

$39.99

This is a fully online course (30 hours long) that fulfills the DMV requirements for drivers education

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Behind-the-Wheel Training

2 hours ($179)

6 hours ($499) $38 Savings

10 Hours ($825) $70 Savings

Each of our lessons are 2 hours long

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driving school faq

  • What are the steps to getting a drivers license (if under 18 years old)?

    If you are under 18 years old the first step to getting your license is :

    1) Complete an Online Drivers Education course and obtain a DL-400C certificate.

    2) When you are 15 ½ you can take the DL-400C certificate to the DMV and take the written permit test.

    3) Once you have your permit, you can take your first 2 hour behind the wheel driving lesson. The instructor will sign the permit which is what validates it and allows you to practice with a parent or guardian over the age of 25.

    4) If you are under 18, you will need to wait 6 months and a day from the day you got your permit before taking the behind the wheel driving test. During those 6 months you will need to complete a total of 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction as well as 50 hours of practice with a parent or guardian. 


  • How much behind-the-wheel training is required to get my license?

    The DMV requires each student to complete six hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified instructor. This training is divided into three 2-hour lessons. Students must also complete 50 hours of supervised driving with a parent or adult 25 years of age or older with a valid California driver's license. Ten of these hours must be at night. Students under the age of 17 1/2 years old may not drive with a parent until they have completed their first behind-the-wheel lesson with an instructor.

  • Will the Instructor pick me up from home?

    Yes, we offer free pickup and drop off from home school or work. Click here to see our service areas


  • How many hours of training are parents/guardians responsible for?

    The DMV requires that students complete at least 50 hours of driving with a parent or adult over the age of 25 who has a valid California driver license. At least 10 hours must be done at night. The DMV requires the parent or guardian to sign the second page of the permit, verifying that the recommended 50 hours have been completed by the student.

  • When can students begin driving with a parent in the car?

    Even though a student has been issued a permit from the DMV, it is not valid for students to drive with anyone until after completing the first behind-the-wheel training session with a licensed driving instructor. Call, or email for a class now with Poway Driving school and get the best driving lessons in the area!

  • Are your instructors background checked?

    Yes, all of our instructors are background checked as well as live scanned.  

  • What areas do you serve?

    Click here to see our service areas page. Our main business office is located in Poway, CA, in San Diego County and our driving school also serves the areas of Rancho Bernardo, Ramona, Rancho Penasquitos, Saber Springs, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, 4S Ranch, Carmel Valley, Escondido, San Marcos, & San Elijo Hills.

  • Are we covered by insurance during lessons?

    Yes, all students are covered under our insurance while on lessons.  

  • Can parents come along on lessons?

    We typically do not allow a passenger to come along on lessons in order to minimize distractions. If you need special arrangements please contact us to discuss options. 

  • Do we offer in person drivers education?

    We do not offer in person drivers education. However we do have our online drivers education course which is 30 hours long and costs $39.99.

Hear from Past Students


I highly recommend Chelsea, Lisa and Brandi as your instructor. I loved my lessons with them. They were very friendly, encouraging and patient.
I passed my Behind-The-Wheel test on my first try yesterday.
Thank you Poway Driving School and the three best instructors !”


-Evangeline W.


“Great driving school, good cars to learn in. Brandi M. was a great instructor and made behind the wheel lessons easy and enjoyable..”







-Alexander G.


...The best driving school. Great customer service from scheduling to the actual driving instruction. Thank you Dion you made a huge impact on Jordan's  learning to drive experience and he was beyond prepared for his behind the wheel. Passed today with flying colors.


-Gena S.


My fourth child recently completed his lessons and passed his driving test! .... All the instructors were professional and on-time. Scheduling has always been fast and easy. Their prices are competitive with other schools. Our family highly recommends Poway Driving School!”


Jill F.

Your trusted poway driving school for Over 40 Years

With over 40 years of experience, our family-owned and operated school has helped drivers of all ages succeed. We are friendly, knowledgeable, and have your safety and education as our highest priority, and our DMV approved curriculum is regularly updated to accommodate changing laws and current DMV standards. Call Us Today!

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Committed to Creating safe drivers in san diego for over 40 years

Headquartered in Poway, CA, Poway Driving School offers quality driver education and behind the wheel training throughout San Diego. Call now to schedule instruction!

 Ready to learn how to drive? Contact us at (858) 486-9191!

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