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Steps to Getting Your License

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

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Step 1

Pass Drivers Ed Course

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.

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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!

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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.

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Step 4

Take Driving Lessons

Book now to get the times you want. You'll need your permit at every lesson.

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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.

Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Colusa

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 Chico.

Lesson Meeting Points:
Lesson Meeting Point

669 Palmetto Ave STE B, Chico, CA 95926

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Courses offered
California Teen Drivers Ed
Confident Parent Driver Coach Course
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Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $86
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

$529

$615

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

Save $86
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

$589

$675

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

Save $136
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

$949

$1085

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

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Additional packages to fit your specific needs

Drivers Ed Course Only

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

California Teen Drivers Ed

$60
Save $26
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

$615
$589
Save $76
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

$1025
$949
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

$209
Save $50
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.

9 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Home pickup included

$939
$889
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Save $126
Recommended for New Drivers
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.

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

$985
$859
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

$189
Save $90
Five 2-Hour Lessons + Road Test - Home Pickup

Five two-hour driving lessons plus a three-hour road test service, including pre-test preparation and use of our car for your road test. Includes home pickup for all five lessons and the road test session.

13 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Home pickup included

$1349
$1259
More info
Save $100
Five 2-Hour Lessons + Road Test - Meeting Point

Five two-hour driving lessons plus a three-hour road test service, including pre-test preparation and use of our car for your road test. Start at a Coastline meeting point.

13 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Meet at pickup point

$1249
$1149
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Individual Services
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.

More info

$339

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

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

More info

$539

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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

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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 Colusa and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Colusa offer a perfect setting to begin your journey behind the wheel. The city's quiet residential streets and low-traffic environment provide a calm, stress-free atmosphere for mastering the basics. Here, you can focus on fundamental skills like steering, braking, and understanding road signs without the pressure of heavy congestion, building a strong base of confidence.

Once comfortable with local roads, your instructor will guide you onto more active routes like CA-20 and CA-45. These experiences are key to handling different speeds and traffic flows. Practicing drives toward nearby towns like Williams provides valuable experience navigating the rural and regional roads common throughout Colusa County, preparing you for diverse driving scenarios.

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 goal is to empower you with the defensive driving techniques and practical knowledge needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are committed to helping you become not just a licensed driver, but a confident and capable one.

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Safety Lives in Colusa

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

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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 certified mechanic

Dashcam in every car

We record video and audio inside and outside the car for everyone's safety
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Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Our school is certified by the DMV, and our lessons are perfect for teens needing the required training with an instructor so you can qualify to take your test, and have the skills and confidence you need to pass it.

DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Adults

We teach adult drivers how to become safer and more confident every day. Whether it's your first time driving or you need to practice for a Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation, our expert instructors are here for you.

Top Instructors

Our hiring standards and training program go beyond the industry standard. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing the state's top driving educators.

Will you Pass Your Test?

Good drivers pass the test. So we focus on core skills first, ensuring you are set up to be safe and confident for life, before worrying about the test. On your last lesson, we will do a mock test to be sure you are ready!

How Many Lessons do you Need?

Every driver is different, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you.

Our Car, Our Insurance

We provide all the tools and materials needed for your lesson, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude toward learning a new skill.

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of your lesson, your instructor fills out a post-lesson report that shows the skills you have mastered, and those that need more practice, so you can maximize your practice time between lessons.

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.

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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. 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.

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