Steps to Getting Your License
Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
If you are between 15 and 17½ years old, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate before taking your written test at the DMV.
Once you have your completion certificate, it is time to practice! Take our practice test questions to ace your exam on the first try!
Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.
Book now to get the times you want. You'll need your permit at every lesson.
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.
Whether it's your first time behind the wheel or you need a brush up before your test, we offer driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life.
Driving lessons served by Monterey Bay.
See Prices & PackagesOur most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$599
$686
Total package price
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$969
$1103
Total package price
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Additional packages to fit your specific needs
Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test.
9 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.
$60
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
$349
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
$549
Driving lessons in Amesti provide a calm and supportive setting to begin your journey behind the wheel. The area's quiet residential streets and lower traffic volumes create an ideal environment for mastering fundamental skills, like smooth acceleration, braking, and turning. This peaceful start helps new drivers build a strong base of confidence before progressing to more challenging road conditions.
Once you are comfortable with the basics, lessons will expand to include navigating local routes and state highways such as CA-152 and CA-1. This experience is essential for learning to handle varied speeds and traffic flows. Driving to nearby communities like Watsonville introduces different types of intersections, preparing you for the diverse driving found throughout Santa Cruz County.
We offer flexible pickup and drop-off at home, school, or work when available. To accommodate various schedules, some lessons may begin at convenient meeting points in the area, which will be shown once you start searching availability.
Our primary objective is to empower each student with the essential defensive driving techniques and sound judgment needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are dedicated to translating structured lessons into practical, real-world driving abilities that foster independence and security on the road.
Gil has over 40 years of driving experience and several years of teaching various subjects one-on-one under his belt as well. And with over 20 years providing excellent customer service, he is looking forward to meeting you and teaching you the joys ... Read more...
Dave is very passionate about making the roads safer for everyone. He wants to give you a solid foundation to begin your driving journey. Think of Dave as more of a coach than an instructor. Read more...
Scott loves animals and dabbles in hiking, skateboarding, snowboarding, making music and travel. He wants to make it second-nature for others to perform safely on the road. Read more...
Coastline is proud to work with over 100 local, state, and national organizations to provide access to high-quality driver's education for teens and adults. Here are just a few of the organizations we partner with to further our mission of eradicating car crashes nationwide:
For more information about our Community Partnerships Programs, please reach out to our Support Team.
Our customer service team is available from 7am to 8pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week.
