What the prep lesson covers
We practice the maneuvers and habits examiners score, with test-style directions so nothing feels new on the day.
- Pre-drive safety check
- Smooth stops, turns and lane changes
- Scanning, mirrors and blind-spot checks
- Backing and parking
- Speed control in school and residential zones
Test day
On test day your instructor warms you up with a final practice drive. You bring your permit and required documents; the DMV controls appointments, testing and results.
The package price covers both lessons and our dual-control car for the test itself. Pay DMV application and retest fees directly to the DMV.
Taking your drive test at the Chico DMV office
Book your behind-the-wheel appointment on dmv.ca.gov first. Call or text our office with the date, time and DMV office so we can confirm coverage and availability before you purchase.
The prep lesson practices the kinds of streets examiners use near a DMV office: residential streets, school zones, signalized intersections and lane changes. We do not sell "exact test routes": the examiner chooses the route on the day.
- Before test day: lesson 1, a prep lesson on everything the examiner scores
- Your appointment day: lesson 2, a warm-up drive in our dual-control car
- At the DMV: you take the test in the car you practiced in, subject to DMV requirements on the day
- Bring your permit, your appointment details and the documents the DMV asks for
The Chico and Oroville DMV offices
Chico and Oroville are local DMV field offices. Drive tests are by appointment, so book on dmv.ca.gov and check your confirmation for the exact time. Our office confirms Stallion service for your specific appointment.
- Chico DMV: 107 Parmac Rd #1, Chico, CA 95926 · Mon–Tue and Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Wed 9 AM–5 PM
- Oroville DMV: 775 Mitchell Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965 · Mon–Tue and Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Wed 9 AM–5 PM
- Bring: your instruction permit and appointment confirmation; under 18, also the DL 400D driver training certificate your Stallion instructor gives you after the 6 hours
- Arrive early: the examiner first checks the car and that you know its controls (signals, brake lights, horn, defroster, emergency flashers, parking brake)
Common questions
Can I use your car for the DMV driving test?
Yes, when our office confirms coverage and availability for your DMV appointment, and subject to DMV requirements on the day. It is the same dual-control SUV you practiced in.
Can I use a rental car for the DMV test in California?
The DMV has its own rules for rental cars on drive tests; our guide on getting a car for the DMV test explains them with links to the DMV handbook.
When is lesson 2?
On your confirmed DMV road-test appointment date. Book the DMV appointment, then call or text our office with the date, time, and office. A no-show or a cancellation under 24 hours uses the lesson. The package is valid 90 days from purchase.
What if the DMV cancels?
A DMV cancellation that does not stop us from teaching follows the normal booking rules; we help you rebook.
Do you guarantee a pass?
No school can. But 97% of our students pass — our own record over the last two years — because we prepare you for exactly what is scored.
“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!”
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