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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 Segundo offer a unique environment to prepare for real world conditions. The city features a blend of quiet residential neighborhoods, perfect for mastering fundamental skills, alongside bustling commercial zones with heavier traffic. This mix provides an excellent training ground for learning to navigate different road types and traffic densities, building a strong foundation for any situation you might encounter.
Once comfortable with the basics, students will be ready to practice on major routes like the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) and the I-105 freeway. These experiences are key to developing skills for merging, managing higher speeds, and navigating complex interchanges. Driving toward nearby communities such as Manhattan Beach or Hawthorne also provides valuable practice with the diverse traffic patterns found throughout Los Angeles 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 ultimate aim is to empower each student with the defensive driving techniques and practical knowledge needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are committed to turning instruction into lasting confidence behind the wheel.
Gerardo has over 20 years of driving experience in Los Angeles. As a driving instructor Gerardo has a calm, positive, and patient approach with all his students. Gerardo has instructed over 1,500 lessons. Gerardo's objective is for students to attain... Read more...
Candice has been in the driving industry for over 18 years. She’s currently working as a professional driver with a large corporation and has received an award for the past 15 years of safe driving. Driving brings her joy and she’s excited to teach s... Read more...
Paul has over 15 years experience navigating the road between the California coasts to the Snowy weather in Colorado, and in Toronto, Canada. He drives with a family first mindset and enjoys swimming, bike riding with family, and plays the Ukulele. Read more...
Riley has a love for teaching and being around people. She has always taken pride in being a safe and well-rounded driver and hopes to help others feel the same way about themselves. She is kind, patient, detail-oriented and compassionate while also ... Read more...
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...
Michael F has 14 years as a truck driver. Has driven across the continental U.S through various weather conditions. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to teach new truckers and guide them through the industry. He has also taught in a p... Read more...
In addition to working for the United States Postal Service, she takes pride in having a patient, fun loving attitude with her students and sharing her 42 yrs of driving experience. She treats each student with the dignity and respect they deserve. Read more...
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...
Ellie Wells has been a driving instructor since 2022. When not on the roads, she's a writer, filmmaker, and loves thrifting, nature and travel. Read more...
Hector has 25 years driving experience, knows how to work with teenagers, has a good driving record, and he will be a great fit for your son, daughter, or yourself. Read more...
Byron brings a passion to instruction and a smile to work every single day. He is a light of positivity and endurance that shines in each lesson. Previously tasked with operating heavy machinery in the labyrinth that is LAX, Byron brings a very attun... Read more...
A lifelong Angeleno, Eddy has been working with or around vehicles for years. His understanding of vehicle dynamics, motion, and momentum is honed by years of instructing and riding motorcycles in the canyons of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades. Read more...
After a lifetime of teaching violin, Askari earned his BA in Music from California Institute of the Arts. Askari quickly distinguished himself as one of the top instructors in Los Angeles. Read more...
After completing his BA in English at Fresno State University, Brandon trained under longtime driving instructors at AAA Driving School in San Diego. Years later, he moved to Bakker's Driving School, where he honed his ability to translate high level... Read more...
Even before earning his BS in Sociology from UC Irvine, Carlos worked as an educator with High School students for LAUSD. With a background in non-profit social work, Carlos brings an irreplaceable empathy to driving instruction that is so often miss... Read more...
Regis has been instructing since the 80's and is truly an expert in the field. A lifelong learner, Regis always incorporates new techniques that work for students into his craft. His teaching skills are not only informed by decades of instruction but... Read more...
Wael is a dedicated driving instructor with a background in aerospace engineering and a passion for road safety. Having driven across multiple countries since 2008, he brings a clear, calm approach to teaching. Fluent in English and Arabic, and a fat... Read more...
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...
John Pierce brings a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to his role as a driving instructor at Coastline Academy. With three years of experience behind the wheel as a professional educator, John is known for his calm presence and ability to connect ... Read more...
Amanda has been assisting customers in their driver's education since 1996 when she began as a customer service representative at a Driving School. Her years of expertise speak for themselves, with thousands of students enrolled and knowledge of the ... Read more...
With a lifelong commitment to serving others, Diamond became a fixture in driving schools quickly. Diamond works tirelessly to facilitate shared ideas and methods to deliver students and parents the best experience possible. Read more...
After graduating with a BA in Filmmaking from Loyola Marymount University, Wayne embarked on Primo's training program to quickly become one of the most reviewed instructors in Los Angeles. Wayne credits his ability to relate to students as the ... 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.
