Steps to Getting Your License

Online Drivers Ed is the first step. Here are all the steps to getting your license.
1

Pass Drivers Ed Course

You are here!

Before you can take your written test at the DMV, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate.

2

Practice for Written Test

Once you have your completion certificate, it is time to practice! Take our practice test questions to ace your exam on the first try!

3

Pass Written Test at DMV

Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.

4

Take Driving Lessons

Passed your test? Great! Now you are ready to take your first driving lessons. Reserve your spot now so you can get going as soon as you have your permit.

5

Pass your Road Test

After completing your driving lessons, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test to receive your license.

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

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California DMV-Approved Online Drivers Ed.
  • The first step before scheduling state-required driving lessons. Read More

  • DMV approved Certificate of Completion mailed upon course completion

  • DMV-certified, license #E2115

  • Created by California's top-rated driving instructors

  • Videos and quizzes on key topics

98% of students rate their experience 5 stars

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Drivers Ed Online: A Better Experience

We founded Coastline to modernize the driving school. Here's how we modernize teen Drivers Ed to get your learner's permit.

Earn your DMV Certificate

When you graduate from our teen Drivers Ed course, we will mail you a DMV Certificate of Completion that allows you to take your written test at the DMV.

Course approved by the California DMV

Our course is developed by certified driving instructors and is approved and certified by the DMV (license #E2115).

Unlimited practice tests

We want you to pass your written test as much as you do, so we provide unlimited practice tests, and even a mock DMV written test, free!

Fast and convenient

Our course is designed to make it fast and easy for you to get the information you need to earn your permit.

Friendly customer support

Our customer support team is here to help you with any questions you have about our course.

Video, images and text

Everyone learns differently, so we include text, images, illustrations and video in our teen driver education course.

What You Will Learn

This course is intended for new drivers, aged 17.5 or younger, who wish to earn a California driver license. It is required by the state of California for all teenagers. Upon completion, you will receive an official DMV certificate that makes you eligible to take your written test at the DMV and earn your Learner's Permit.

Syllabus:
Chapter 1: Driving is Your Responsibility
Chapter 2: Human Factors Affecting the Driver
Chapter 3: Natural Forces Affecting the Automobile
Chapter 4: Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings
Chapter 5: Vehicle Systems
Chapter 6: Defensive Driving, Speed, Lanes, Intersections & More
Chapter 7: Sharing the Road, Causes of Accidents & Accident Prevention
Chapter 8: Alcohol, Drugs & Driving
Chapter 9: Licensing, Registration & Vehicle Codes
Chapter 10: Earning a Driver License
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Can I take the course on my phone?

Instead of spending the 30 hours it takes to complete the driver's ed course in a classroom, you can take it online. Better yet, with Coastline Academy you can do the entire course on your phone. Or jump back and forth between your phone,tablet, and computer. You'll get the information you need to pass your permit test and start driving.

Are there practice tests?

Yes! Every section ends with a practice test that you can take as many times as you need. We also have a mock test at the end that is just like the one you will take at the DMV.

Scholarships Available

We believe everyone should have access to high-quality driving education, so we offer scholarships for those unable to afford our course. Apply now and if you qualify, we will send you a link to register for the course at no charge.

We Are Americas Largest Provider of Driving Lessons

Convenient online scheduling included.

Students love our patient, friendly, professional instructors, our knowledgeable customer service staff, our modern cars, our simple online booking and our transparent prices.

It's why we have 86,000 5-star reviews and counting.

Once you have your learner's permit, come back to see what all the fuss is about!

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One of our late-model Toyota Corolla Hybrids.

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How Can we Help?

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