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Driving Schools in Fresno, California: Licensed Options and What to Check
13 driving schools listed in Fresno, CA, how to check a school is licensed in California, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Choosing a driving school in Fresno is easier when you know what to look for. Our California directory has 13 driving schools in Fresno, spread across 6 ZIP codes. Below you will find several of them, plus a quick way to confirm a school is licensed.
Fresno is in Fresno County, where we list 16 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets California's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In California, driving schools are licensed through the California DMV (Occupational Licensing).
- Search California’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Teens under 18: 30 hours of driver education (classroom or a DMV-approved online course), recorded on DMV form DL 400B or DL 400C. (source)
- Then at least 6 hours behind the wheel with a licensed driving school or independent instructor, recorded on form DL 400D, plus 50 hours of supervised practice (10 at night). (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the California DMV (Occupational Licensing) before you enroll.
Fresno driving schools in our directory
The schools below are 6 of the 13 in Fresno on RoadVerified. Open a listing to see the license number and where the record came from.
- American Driving School63 W North Ave, Fresno, CA 93706From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Central CA Driving School6929 N Willow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Drive America Driving & Traffic Schools5624 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- DriveStar Driving SchoolFresno, CAFrom public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Mid Valley Driving School4757 W Spruce Ave Ste 103, Fresno, CA 93722From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Central California Driving School6733 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93710From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
See all 13 Fresno schools and every other California listing in our California driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Fresno, CA?
Our directory lists 13 driving schools with an address in Fresno as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in California?
Our research points to the California DMV (Occupational Licensing) (www.dmv.ca.gov).
How RoadVerified helps
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