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STALLION School of DrivingCHICO · BUTTE COUNTY · LIC E0271
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Award-winning · 2026 winner · BusinessRateBest Driving School in Chico

Chico Driving School · Butte County · DMV-licensed E0271 Calm, expert lessons. Safe drivers for life.

Private behind-the-wheel lessons in modern dual-control SUVs. Pickup at home, school or work in Chico, or a set meeting point in nearby towns, shown when you book.

Online drivers ed Step 1 for teens: the 30-hour course before the permit

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6hrsBEHIND-THE-WHEEL · CA REQUIREMENT
3lessonsTWO HOURS EACH · DIAMOND PACKAGE
8townsSERVED FROM OUR CHICO OFFICE
97% passROAD TEST · OUR RECORD
BUSINESSRATE · BEST OF 2026 BASED ON GOOGLE REVIEWS BEST DRIVING SCHOOL IN Chico 2026
2026 awardBest Driving School in Chico 2026Awarded by BusinessRate, based on Google reviews. #1 Benchmark Score among Chico driving schools: 275 of 300.

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Stallion School of Driving is a California DMV-licensed driving school (license E0271) in Chico, CA.

  • LessonsPrivate 2-hour lessons, one student
    DetailsPrivate 2-hour behind-the-wheel lessons in 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ SUVs with dual brakes.
  • InstructorsLicensed, background-checked, insured
    Details15+ years of combined experience · Background-checked instructors · Fully insured · Dual-brake training cars.
  • PickupHome, school or work in Chico; meeting points nearby
    DetailsChico: pickup at home, school or work, or start at our office. Every other town starts at a set meeting point, and the lesson is driven on Chico roads: Orland and Corning at our Chico office; Durham, Oroville, Gridley and Biggs at Durham High School; Paradise at Starbucks on the Skyway or Paradise High School.
  • Teens$499.99 cash · $522.49 card
    DetailsThe 6 hours California requires, $522.49 online or $499.99 cash or Zelle (or per lesson).
  • Adults$199.99 cash · $208.99 card a lesson
    DetailsA single 2-hour lesson, $208.99 or $199.99 cash; road-test prep plus our car on test day, $417.99 or $399.99 cash (request only).
  • PayingCash, check or Zelle costs less
    DetailsCard prices shown; paying cash or check to your instructor at the lesson, or Zelle costs less.
  • After each lessonA written evaluation, every time
    DetailsA written evaluation after every lesson, included. The clock starts at pickup — two hours means two hours driving.
  • 2026 awardBest Driving School in Chico 2026
    DetailsNamed Best Driving School in Chico 2026 by BusinessRate, based on Google reviews (#1 Benchmark Score among Chico driving schools: 275 of 300).
  • Results97% pass the road test
    Details97% of our students pass the road test — our own record over the last two years. Read family reviews →
  • BookingBook online 24/7
    DetailsBook online 24/7, or call or text 530-630-9998. New to driving? Start with online driver education.
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL PACKAGES

Pick your package. Pay online, or cash to your instructor at the lesson.

INTRODUCTORY RATES Current rates are shown below the regular price. Listed prices are for card payment online; paying cash or check to your instructor at the lesson, or Zelle costs less.
DIAMOND STALLION · TEENSFOR TEENS UNDER 18
6-hour teen training

Regular $210

now $179.99a lesson
cash or Zelle

$189.99 a lesson by card

All 3 lessons: $522.49 by card · $499.99 cash or Zelle Limited-time discount

Save $39.98 with the whole package · pay your instructor at your first lesson · requests are confirmed by our office.

What’s included
LESSONS
3 × 2 hours
INCLUDES
DMV training certificate
CURRICULUM
Advanced + test prep
BUILT FOR
High-school & nervous drivers

Requires a California instruction permit (no permit yet? start with online drivers ed, $49.95). Written instructor evaluation after every lesson. Package valid 1 year from purchase.

About the 6-hour teen training → Check availability for Diamond
GOLD STALLION · ADULTS Single 2-hour lesson FOR ADULTS 18+ · NO DRIVER ED NEEDED

Regular $220

now $199.99a lesson
cash or Zelle

$208.99 a lesson by card Limited-time discount

Save $9 paying cash or Zelle · pay your instructor at the lesson · requests are confirmed by our office.

What’s included
LESSONS
1 × 2 hours
BUILT FOR
Adult learners: first-timers & brush-ups
AFTER THE LESSON
Instructor evaluation
VALID
1 year from purchase

Many adults use one Gold lesson as a road-test warm-up — for test day with our car, choose the DMV exam package.

Adult driving lessons → Book a Gold lesson
DMV BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EXAM Prep + exam day

$200a lesson in the 2-lesson package
cash or Zelle

$209 a lesson by card

All 2 lessons: $417.99 by card · $399.99 cash or Zelle Limited availability · by request

Save $18 paying cash or Zelle · pay your instructor at your first lesson · requests are confirmed by our office.

What’s included
LESSONS
4 hours (2 × 2-hour)
LESSON 1
Exam prep
LESSON 2
On your DMV appointment day
INCLUDES
Our car for your DMV road test
BUILT FOR
Adults and students taking the drive test
VALID
90 days from purchase

Book your DMV appointment first; a no-show or a cancellation under 24 hours uses the lesson.

DMV drive test prep → Book the exam package
Every package: modern dual-control SUVs · DMV-licensed instructors · pickup at home, school or work in Chico, or a set meeting point in nearby towns. Compare all packages →
Online drivers ed · teens 15½ to 17

California drivers ed, 100% online

Course
30 hours, self-paced, on a phone or computer
Certificate
DL 400C, mailed when you finish
Licenses
Course license E0159 · Stallion School of Driving E0271

$49.95 one time, 30-hour course

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DMV-approved course, course license E0159. Sold by Stallion School of Driving (DMV license E0271).

DMV-LICENSEDCalifornia driving school license E0271, printed on every car.
DUAL-CONTROL SUVsIIHS Top Safety Pick+ SUVs, such as our Mazda CX-50 and VW Atlas Cross Sport, with an instructor brake.
PICKUP OR MEETING POINTHome, school or work in Chico; a set meeting point in every other town, with lessons on Chico roads.
NOT A FRANCHISEA local team that knows Chico traffic and what the DMV drive test scores.
HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE?

Four stops from driver ed to the keys.

California teens aged 15½ to 17 follow the same route. The Stallion team handles the behind-the-wheel stop and helps with every other one.

01
DRIVER EDUCATION · 30 HRSFinish a DMV-licensed courseComplete 30 hours online and receive the DL 400C pink Certificate of Completion.Enroll · $49.95Log in
02
DMV · WRITTEN TESTPass the permit testBook a DMV appointment at 15½ or older. Bring proof of driver ed, ID and a legal guardian.DMV appointments ↗
03
WITH STALLION · 6 HRSBehind-the-wheel trainingThree 2-hour lessons with a licensed instructor. Complete all six hours to receive your training certificate.Schedule a lesson →
DMV · DRIVE TESTTake the drive testAfter the permit holding period and practice hours. Add our DMV exam package to arrive prepared.DMV exam package →
Stallion mascot holding a DMV certificate
Live availability · next 7 days

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Driving the North Valley
THE VALLEY LINE · SERVICE AREA

Eight towns, one Chico team.

Chico: pickup at home, school or work. Every other town starts at a set meeting point, shown when you book, and the lesson is driven on Chico roads. Every stop on the line is served from our Chico office at 30 Landing Circle.

MILES ARE APPROXIMATE DRIVING DISTANCE FROM 30 LANDING CIRCLE, CHICO Explore every location →
What you’ll learn
PREMIUM DRIVING TRAINING

We teach the test. And the road after it.

Stallion VW Atlas training SUV, part of the real Chico fleet
01 · PARALLEL PARKING + DMV TEST PREP The skill students dread most, drilled until it's routine. We break it into simple steps and practice until it's second nature. Full mock DMV tests included.
02 · DEFENSIVE DRIVING React early, before danger shows up. Real-world defensive techniques taught by DMV-licensed instructors.
03 · HIGHWAY & NIGHT LESSONS Merging on Highway 99. Driving after dark. Merging, lane changes and higher speeds, practiced with confidence day and night.
04 · TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS Flexible, friendly, judgment-free. A teen going for a first license or an adult starting fresh.
The cars you learn in
Stallion's Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport dual-control training SUV in Chico
THE FLEET · REAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Safe cars. A second brake.

Learn in IIHS Top Safety Pick+ SUVs with advanced safety tech and an instructor brake on the passenger side.

Stallion's red Mazda CX-50 dual-control training car
Mazda CX-50Compact, confident, dual-control equipped
RED · CHICO
Front of Stallion's Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport training SUV
VW Atlas Cross SportFull-size visibility, all-wheel drive
DUAL-CONTROL
Rear of a Stallion training SUV with the DMV driving school license E0271 decal
License on the carLIC #E0271 and "Driver in Training" on every vehicle
E0271
For parents
FOR PARENTS

Every lesson, in your pocket.

One family account for every student. See upcoming lessons, hours completed, instructor notes and certificate status, and approve any change your teen requests.

Open your family dashboard → Your 50 practice hours, planned week by week →
EXAMPLE VIEW
The Rivera family2 STUDENTS
Sofia · 16PERMIT VERIFIED
4of 6 hours
Next: Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM · home pickup
Mateo · 15½DRIVER ED
0of 6 hours
Add permit details to unlock booking
Sofia requested to move Lesson 3 to Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM ApproveDecline
What families say
STALLION LIFE · FROM OUR FAMILIES

Why people love Stallion.

Stallion mascot waving
As a parent, I felt 100% satisfied and comfortable.The car pulled up, clean and professional, with a kind instructor who put my daughter at ease. I watched them drive off with full trust. I highly recommend Stallion to any parent.
Monica S.PARENT · CHICO
They actually cared about me learning — not just passing the test.Stallion isn't like other schools, it's worth every penny. My instructor showed me real driving skills, not just how to pass. I feel confident on the road now, and I passed my DMV test on the first try!
Alex G.STUDENT · CHICO
Professional, patient, and incredibly helpful.I was super nervous about learning to drive, but Stallion made everything feel so smooth. The instructor was calm and explained things in a way that made sense. The car was spotless and modern — nothing like the old driving schools.
Jasmine R.STUDENT · PARADISE
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Before you book

Questions families ask.

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Can a parent ride along?
Yes, if space allows or the student is more comfortable, especially in early lessons.
Can I book for my child or spouse?
Yes. Add them as a student on your account and choose them when booking.
THE STALLION TEAM IS HERE TO HELP

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Loved by families, in their own words.

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