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Driving Schools in San Jose, California: How to Pick a Licensed School
21 driving schools listed in San Jose, CA, how to check a school is licensed in California, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Choosing a driving school in San Jose is easier when you know what to look for. Our California directory has 21 driving schools in San Jose, spread across 14 ZIP codes. Below you will find several of them, plus a quick way to confirm a school is licensed.
Looking a little wider? Santa Clara County has 41 driving schools in our directory in total.
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Why does the license matter? A licensed school has met California's rules for instructors, cars and course content. Training from an unlicensed business may not count toward a license, and an insurer may not accept its certificate for a discount.
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.
San Jose driving schools in our directory
Here are 6 of the 21 driving schools we list in San Jose. Each name links to its listing page on RoadVerified, where you can see its license details and source.
- A Precision Driving School3558 Minto Ct, San Jose, CA 95132From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- A-Z Driving School2033 Gateway Pl, San Jose, CA 95110From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Advantage Driving School5440 Thornwood Dr Ste F, San Jose, CA 95123From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Alert Driving Inc1954 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Allied Driving School & Safety Academy3550 Stevens Creek Blvd #210, San Jose, CA 95117From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Bay Hill Driving School97 E Brokaw Rd, San Jose, CA 95112From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
See all 21 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA?
Our directory lists 21 driving schools with an address in San Jose as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in California?
Our research points to the California DMV (Occupational Licensing) (www.dmv.ca.gov).
Why RoadVerified exists
RoadVerified exists to make roads safer by making sure driving schools are authentic. We verify driving schools at no cost and work to weed out fake schools and fake paperwork. Our main product is a tamper-proof certificate that a school issues and an insurer can verify online.
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