New to licenses?
Not sure how to get your license?
Pass Drivers Ed Course
Before you can take your written test at the DMV, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Driving lessons in Arroyo Grande offer a perfect setting for new drivers to build their skills comfortably. The city's quiet residential neighborhoods and less-congested local roads provide a calm environment for learning the fundamentals, like smooth stops, turns, and parking. This low-pressure start is ideal for building the confidence needed before advancing to more dynamic traffic scenarios.
As students become more proficient, they can expand their experience on key local routes like US-101. These lessons introduce freeway driving skills, including merging and maintaining safe following distances at higher speeds. Practice drives toward nearby Pismo Beach or Grover Beach provide valuable exposure to different road types and traffic patterns found throughout San Luis Obispo 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 cultivate safe, defensive driving habits that last a lifetime. We are committed to empowering each student with the practical skills and on-road awareness necessary for confident and independent travel.
Shane has been enjoying a 30 year career as a Hollywood Stuntman/Stunt Driver before coming over to Coastline Academy. He brings an enthusiasm for safety to every lesson. And as a bonus, his students pick up professional driving tips and skills Shane... Read more...
As a Cal Poly grad and a SLO native, Cecelia Kramer is an experienced professional driver who uses skills built in a variety of different work disciplines as well as her current driving position to draw from and create fun, unique and safe driving ex... Read more...
Matt Reed is a driving instructor with a background in athletics and psychology who loves to teach others and help them reach their potential. Read more...
Pershaud Bolt is a professional driving instructor with over 23 years of experience operating everything from manual transmissions to commercial rigs. Known for his calm demeanor and coaching background, he specializes in helping students gain confid... Read more...
Joanne Johnson is excited to bring her training/teaching and driving skills to her students. Growing up in Southern California she brings over 40+ years of driving experience to every lesson. Now settled on the beautiful Central Coast she is excited ... 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 all across Washington. 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.
