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 El Rio provide a fantastic starting point for new drivers. Its residential neighborhoods offer a calm environment, ideal for mastering core skills without the stress of heavy traffic. Students can comfortably practice steering, braking, and navigating intersections on quieter local streets, building a strong foundation of confidence before tackling more challenging scenarios.
Once the basics are covered, lessons expand to include diverse driving conditions in Ventura County. Students gain experience on routes toward Oxnard, preparing them for busier traffic and more complex intersections. This training gradually introduces them to major highways like US-101, where they learn essential skills like merging, changing lanes, and navigating higher speeds safely.
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 mission is to empower learners with the defensive driving techniques and situational awareness needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are dedicated to building lasting confidence behind the wheel.
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...
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...
If you're looking for an easy-going, patient driving instructor, you've come to the right place. With years of experience in his pocket, he confidently teaches in English or Spanish. Read more...
Michael has decades of safe driving experience in Southern and Central California. While he is focused and attentive on the road, Michael is also a people person that is easy to get along with. As a professional field scientist, Michael has been tra... Read more...
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...
Tom comes to Coastline after a 40 year career training drivers in the transportation industry. He's patient and easy-going and enjoys working with people of all ages. He loves to share his knowledge to help someone become a safe driver. Some of Tom's... Read more...
Toni teaches with compassion and kindness. Toni is someone who can be counted on as she is diligent, helpful, and patient. She genuinely cares about people and wants to see folks be the best they can be. Toni never hesitates to go above and beyond to... Read more...
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...
Tami Peterson is an avid reader and dog lover. She is a California native and has lived in the Midwest before returning to Ventura County. She has 30+ years driving experience in big cities and rural communities. 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.
