Driving School for University High School Students
Driving lessons for Trojans in Irvine, CA
SOC Driving School proudly serves students and families at University High School in Irvine. Our Laguna Hills office is just 12 min away, and our instructors are available 7 days a week — including after school and weekends. Whether you're a Trojan getting your permit for the first time or need DMV test prep, we've got you covered.
What It's Like to Drive Around University High School
Tucked into the University Hills neighborhood right beside the UCI campus, University High sits where the San Joaquin Hills start to rise. Campus Drive itself is a smooth, well-marked road running between University Drive and Turtle Rock Drive, ideal for a Trojan's first time behind the wheel. Climb a little further and Bonita Canyon Drive and Turtle Rock Drive introduce real grade changes and sweeping bends, so you learn to manage a hill, brake on a descent, and read a curve well before it arrives. It is a setting that rewards smooth, deliberate driving.
Intersections Our Instructors Focus On Near University High School
- Campus Dr & University Dr — a steady, well-signaled corner feeding UCI traffic where new drivers practice lane discipline and yielding to a constant flow of pedestrians and cyclists
- Campus Dr & Turtle Rock Dr — the gateway up into the hills, perfect for a first attempt at starting on a slight incline and judging a turn where the road begins to climb
- Bonita Canyon Dr & Turtle Rock Dr — a higher-elevation arterial with genuine grade and longer sightlines, where you learn throttle control on a rise and controlled braking coming back down
- Campus Dr & Bonita Canyon Dr — a wider, faster junction near the San Joaquin Hills corridor for practicing confident merges and reading a multi-lane approach early
Practice Driving Streets Near University High School
- Campus Dr
- Culver Dr
- Turtle Rock Dr
- Bonita Canyon Dr
Lessons begin at the Campus Drive pickup near campus, warm up on the quiet University Hills streets, then climb Turtle Rock Drive and Bonita Canyon Drive for hill work before reaching the I-405 ramps off University Drive.
Your Nearest DMV Office
Costa Mesa DMV
650 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Read our complete guide to the Costa Mesa DMV road test →We offer DMV Test Prep ($249) — we'll practice on the actual test route, then drive you to the DMV in our car.
Book DMV Test PrepServices for University High School Students
Teen Behind the Wheel
$499
6 hours of professional instruction
Best ValueBundle: BTW + Driver's Ed
$499
Driver's Ed FREE when bundled
Adult Driving Lessons
$170
2 hours of personalized instruction
DMV Test Prep
$249
1-hour practice session + car provided
Driver's Education
$30
Online, DMV-approved course
Free Pickup & Drop-Off at University High School
We pick up and drop off University High School students right at campus — no need for parents to rearrange their schedule. Just let us know your availability, and we'll handle the rest.
Our dual-brake training vehicles are fully insured and DMV-certified.
Why Irvine Families Choose SOC
18+ Years Experience
Serving Orange County since 2008
98% Pass Rate
First-time road test pass rate
15,000+ Graduates
Trusted by Orange County families
Multilingual
English, Spanish, Hindi, Farsi & Arabic
Locally Owned
Founded by a Laguna Hills Hawks alumni
Flexible Scheduling
Lessons available 7 days a week
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving Lessons for University High School Students
Does SOC Driving School serve University High School students?
Yes! SOC Driving School proudly serves University High School Trojans from our Laguna Hills office, just 12 min away. We offer free pickup and drop-off right at campus, and our instructors are available 7 days a week including after school and weekends.
Where will I practice driving near University High School?
Our instructors practice on the roads around University High School including Campus Dr, Culver Dr, Turtle Rock Dr, Bonita Canyon Dr. We focus on the streets you'll actually drive so you build real-world confidence before your road test.
Where is the nearest DMV to University High School?
The nearest DMV to University High School is the Costa Mesa DMV at 650 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Our DMV Test Prep package ($249) includes a practice session on the actual test route, and we provide the car for your driving test.
How much do driving lessons cost for University High School students?
Our most popular package is Teen Behind the Wheel at $499 for 6 hours of professional instruction. We also offer online Driver's Ed for $30 (or free when bundled with BTW), and DMV Test Prep for $249 including a practice session and car for your test. All prices are the same for every school we serve.
What makes the area around University High School a good place to learn to drive?
What I love about teaching around University High is the variety packed into a few blocks. The University Hills streets are calm enough to find your footing, Campus Drive gives you a clean, well-marked road to practice signaling and lane changes, and the climb up Turtle Rock and Bonita Canyon teaches you something most flat neighborhoods can't — how to handle real hills, grades, and curves. A Trojan who learns here comes away genuinely ready for the varied terrain of South Orange County.
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