Steps to Getting Your License

Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.

Student type

Step 1

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.

Start Course

Step 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!

Start Practicing

Step 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.

Make Appointment

Step 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.

Book Lessons

Step 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.

Make Appointment

Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.

Canoga Park Driving School

Name: Coastline Academy - Canoga Park
Address: 22156 Sherman Way # E, Canoga Park, CA 91303, Los Angeles, CA, 91303, US
Telephone: (800) 489-1896

Whether it's your first time behind the wheel or the day before your road test, Coastline offers driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life. Wherever you need to go in the San Fernando Valley and beyond, from Porter Ranch to Calabasas, our Los Angeles-based, professional and certified driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you!

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22156 Sherman Way # E, Canoga Park, CA 91303

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Courses offered

California Teen Drivers Ed

Confident Parent Driver Coach Course

About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and recognized by the following Los Angeles organizations:

Learn more about our LA driver education programs below!

Choose Your Learning Package

Most Popular

Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $85

Get the Online Course Free

Home Pickup Included

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

Package Price

$559

$644

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

Save $124

Recommended For New Drivers

Home Pickup Included

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.

Package Price

$909

$1033

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

Save $85

Get the Online Course Free

Meeting Point Start

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

Package Price

$499

$584

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

Save $124

Recommended For New Drivers

Meeting Point Start

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.

Package Price

$809

$933

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

More Options

Additional packages to fit your specific needs

Save $25

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

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

Home pickup included

$584

$559

Save $25

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

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

Meet at pickup point

$524

$499

Save $64

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

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

Home pickup included

$973

$909

Save $64

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

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

Meet at pickup point

$873

$809

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson - Home Pickup

Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.

2 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

$199

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson

Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.

2 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

$179

Save $40.66

Road Test + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test. Save $35!

9 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Home pickup included

$889.66

$849

Save $60.66

Road Test + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test. Save $35!

9 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Meet at pickup point

$829.66

$769

Individual Services

Drivers Ed Course Only

Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.

$60

Road Test Session

Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.

$309

Road Test Session - Home Pickup

Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.

$329

Road Test + One 2-Hour Driving Lesson

Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.

$479.66

$469

-$10.66

Road Test + One 2-Hour Driving Lesson - Home Pickup

Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.

$509

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

She is an amazing instructor! She has great communication and interpersonal skills! I enjoyed the lessons and found her method of instruction to be very effective and not overwhelming. Thank you!

Benjoir, Studio City

My first lesson with her was my first drive, and it only took three lessons from her for me to be prepared to pass my test on the first try! She's a pro, and after a couple of lessons with her I'm confident anyone could become an excellent driver.

Max, Los Angeles

She made my driving experience much easier and it was less scary knowing I had a knowledgeable teacher to guide me along the way. She is very patient as well.

Angela, Reseda

He was an awesome teacher, this is just my second session but I learned a lot already and was more confident with driving. He’s very patient and thorough so I was a lot more comfortable driving. Thank you so much!

Raquel, Los Angeles

Click here to read more Coastline reviews.

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 Coastline driving instructor is certified and licensed by the California DMV and has completed an intensive, California-centered training course

Cutting-edge technology

Secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide a convenient experience you will love

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

Driving lessons in Canoga Park and surrounding areas

Canoga Park is a great place to practice driving! Our lessons can take you all over the greater San Fernando Valley, from the quiet residential areas to the freeway. Wherever you need to go in Los Angeles, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

Canoga Park Valley Driving School Locations

We know you have a busy schedule. This is why Coastline offers a number of convenient options for lesson meeting locations, including our local office or home, work, or school pick up. (This may come especially in handy for high school students!) Some lesson packages even include drop off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of Los Angeles once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

Lessons will begin at a convenient Canoga Park location. You will be able to see our available meeting locations once you choose your lesson package and begin to search for driving lesson availability.

Safety Lives in Canoga Park

We go above and beyond expectations to provide a safe learning experience.

Driving instructors you can trust

We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens on every employee

Marked cars with a second brake

Every Coastline car has a second instructor brake, is clearly marked as a driving school vehicle and is inspected by a BAR-certified mechanic

Dashcam in every car

We record video and audio inside and outside the car for everyone's safety

Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Our behind-the-wheel lessons are great for teens needing the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons required by the State of California for a license. By taking lessons with Coastline, you'll have the skills and confidence to pass your California driving test and get on the road in Los Angeles!

Driving Lessons for Adults

In addition to driving lessons for teenagers, Coastline also offers lessons for adults seeking to become safer and more confident drivers in their everyday lives. Whether it's your first time driving in LA or you're looking to practice for an upcoming California driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

Canoga Park’s Top Driving Instructors

Coastline's hiring standards and training program go above and beyond to ensure your and your child's safety when in the car. All Coastline instructors undergo multiple background checks and complete a rigorous training program to help ensure their readiness and knowledge in the lesson. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing LA's top driving educators!

Two-Hour Lessons

A typical Coastline lesson is two hours long, adhering to the California state standard of three, two-hour lessons for all teenaged drivers. Your lesson time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

Will I Pass My Road Test?

Good, prepared, and confident drivers pass their road test. Because of this, we focus on developing and mastering core skills first, including basic driving maneuvers, residential driving, commercial driving, and highway driving! Once you're confident in these skills, we'll help guide you through the road test by explaining the testing process from beginning to end, including administering a mock driving exam during one of your last lessons!

How Many Lessons Do I Need?

Every driver's needs and progress differ, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you. Note, all minors in Los Angeles and in California are required to take 6 total hours of professional driving instruction. (Need more practice? Not a problem! Contact our Support Team to learn about our five-lesson packages!)

Our Car, Our Insurance

Coastline provides all the tools and materials you need for your lessons, including a vehicle, certified LA instructor, and insurance! All you need to bring is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of each lesson session, your instructor will complete a lesson report which will summarize the skills you have mastered and those that need more practice. You'll also get a personalized message with helpful tips and resources to study and try between your lessons, meaning you can maximize your practice time!

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.

Driving instructors serving Canoga Park

Our friendly, professional instructors bring a wide range of experiences to teaching you to drive. Each instructor is certified by the state and has completed an intensive training course. We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens.

Gerald H.

Gerald has a lot of experience driving, and has been doing it for a long time! He has a clean record, and taught both of his kids to drive. He believes in safety first, knowledge, correct execution, and having fun while doing it! Read more...

100+ Lessons

Robert D.

As a highly conceptual instructor, I greatly enjoy communicating with my student and witness them fully grasping defensive driving capabilities with confidence. Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Luis M.

Luis Martinez is a 32-year-old bilingual driving instructor fluent in English and Spanish, with 7 years of experience teaching drivers throughout the San Fernando Valley. He recently joined Coastline Academy, where he is dedicated to helping students... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Scott B.

With over 35 years of driving experience, Scott brings a calm, confident, and friendly approach to every lesson, drawing on the 15 years he spent running his own business before transitioning into driver training. These strengths continue to shape th... Read more...

Parisa B.

Parisa has over 25 years of driving experience and a passion for teaching. She loves traveling, hiking, and spending time in nature, and is happy to have driven in different countries and on various types of roads. She began her journey in education ... Read more...

Speaks Farsi

Jane R.

Jane has taught swimming for over 40 yeas, specializing in very young babies(4 weeks old) and scared adults (as old as 89) so she is looking forward to teaching driving. Read more...

Rick W.

Rick teaches with Aloha and patience. As a kindergarten-college level educator from Hawaii, Rick designs custom lessons based on student skill level and experience. Read more...

2,000+ Lessons

Michael H.

Michael comes to Coastline after years of delivering training programs in the corporate world. He took his love of training to the basketball court, the baseball diamond, and the soccer pitch, guiding more than a dozen youth sports teams over the pa... Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Eduard H.

Ed was born and raised in Armenia, where he served two years in the military. Afterwards, he attended Yerevan State University to major in genetics. Upon moving to America, however, his passion for cars and desire to teach others motivated him to wor... Read more...

Speaks Russian

200+ Lessons

Speaks Armenian

Daniel T.

As a working professional, Daniel Teeter has many years of experience driving in some of the busiest areas of the U.S. in cars and trucks while avoiding accidents and traffic tickets. His mission is to teach others how to do the same. He currently re... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Michael H.

Mike H has been driving over 50 years and teaching/ treating for over 40 years. He has a passion for driving on trips, hiking, bike riding and pickleball! He is most comfortable in a one-on-one situation and that’s what led him to become a chiropract... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Jislaine C.

Jislaine loves driving and the freedom it gives. She believes driving is fun and it is her goal everyday when she gets behind the wheel to drive in a manner that at the end the day gets everyone in her car and anyone she passes the opportunity to mak... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Anthony P.

Anthony is passionate about creating a trusting, calm, and supportive environment with his students. He is extremely patient, and wants to help students celebrate small victories, and help them to learn that mistakes are part of the process. Read more...

100+ Lessons

Larry P.

Larry takes the time to listen, build confidence, and ensure every student fully understands the critical skills they’re learning—because driving isn’t just about passing a test, it’s about staying safe for life. Let’s hit the road—safely, confident... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Michael R.

Mike is a University of Kentucky graduate where he earned a bachelors degree in telecommunications and minored in music. In 2008, he moved to Los Angeles California to pursue a career in music. That pursuit landed him numerous performances with bands... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Fiona K.

Fiona Kerr grew up in New Jersey, she has also lived in New England, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. Fiona found a deep love for house plants, especially succulents, on her move to southern California in 2011. Two years ago, Fiona completed a... Read more...

Adam O.

Adam began his career in emergency medicine as a Navy Corpsman and Paramedic, where he trained medical interns and residents in invasive, life-saving procedures. His early focus on leadership and mentorship shaped the rest of his career. After moving... Read more...

Dunbar B.

Dunbar gets constant praise for his warm demeanor and approachable attitude, something that he honed as a probation officer working with minors. He also holds a masters degree in Sociology from California State University Dominguez Hills. His lived e... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Dina J.

Dina is a dedicated driving instructor with a strong background in education and over a decade of professional driving experience. She holds AA and BA degrees in Education and a Supervisor Certification through LAUSD. With 13 years as a Lead Heavy Bu... Read more...

David F.

David attended California State University at Los Angeles and the Art Center in Pasadena. David was in the film industry for 25 years. He taught at another driving school prior to working with Coastline. He loves teaching and it is very rewarding and... Read more...

Coastline in the Community

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 California. 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.