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Behind the Wheel Driving School
Learn to drive with Coastline and gain the skills and confidence you need for life, whether you're a first-time driver or need a refresher before your test.
Get started by choosing in-car lessons or an online course:
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Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews
I wish I could give more stars. He was on time, very professional, yet with a wonderful sense of humor which made my learning alot fun and easy.
Philomena, Oakland
As a mom, I am thrilled that my son is working with a qualified instructor that is teaching him to be a safe confident driver.
Catherine, Los Gatos
Very patient and easy to understand. Made my driving experience much easier and less scary knowing I had an amazing teacher to guide me.
Hailey, Morgan Hill
My instructor was so easy to drive with and he made me feel so safe and capable!
Jahanavi, San Francisco
Over 250,000 Students Have Chosen Coastline Academy
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Certified driving instructors
Every instructor is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course
Cutting-edge technology
Online booking, secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an experience you will love
Pickup and drop off available in most states
We come to your house, school or work—and can even drop you off at a convenient location within 5-10 minutes of your pickup address, or meet in convenient public locations
Customers first
Our instructors don't run errands or make students pick up and drop off other students—your time behind the wheel is your time
Customized lesson plans
Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs
Transparent availability
Our online booking system shows you all available time slots, so you can book packages knowing when we're available
Driving Test coaching
We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver, and also prepare you for your road test, so you can test with confidence
Dedicated support team
Our highly trained customer support staff can answer any question—from scheduling help to the licensing process, we're here for you
The Coastline Guarantee
A great experience or we'll make it right.
If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your driving lesson, we will make it right. We can redo your lesson either with the same instructor or a different one, at your option. Or, if you prefer, you can get a full refund.