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.

Fairfield Driving School

Name: Coastline Academy - Fairfield
Address: 580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533, Fairfield, CA, 94533, US
Telephone: (800) 489-1896

Whether you're getting ready for your road test or looking for some supplemental practice, Coastline offers driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life. Wherever you need to go in the Greater Fairfield region, our professional and certified driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you!

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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 California and Fairfield-area organizations:

Learn more about our Fairfield driver education programs below!

Choose Your Learning Package

Licensed instructors

Dual-control vehicles

Flexible scheduling

Most Popular

Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $89

Get the Online Course Free

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

$649

$738

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Save $141

Recommended for New Drivers

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

$1049

$1190

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

More Options

Additional packages to fit your specific needs

Save $29

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

$678

$649

Save $81

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

$1130

$1049

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

$229

Save $60

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

$1039

$979

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 - 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.

$379

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

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

$599

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

I am really glad that I decided to enroll with Coastline Academy. My instructor has been very helpful and very patient during lessons. I have learned many things from him that will equip me to be a good and safe driver.

Madonna, Fairfield

5 stars! I was given quite a bit of useful knowledge and insightful commentary about what I could improve on. I left feeling like I had learned a lot, and I was given tools to improve my driving.

Evan, Benicia

I would give him 5 stars! He made the driving experience very educational while also proving a comfortable environment for me to freely ask questions. All-around a fantastic driving instructor!

Stedmon, Suisun City

5 stars! He was a very supportive instructor and gave lots of helpful feedback every step of the way. He thoughtfully answered my questions and was super-encouraging during the whole lesson.

Tulin, Napa

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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 Fairfield and surrounding areas

Fairfield is a great place to take driving lessons! Coastline serves the entire Fairfield region, from quiet, residential roads to the freeway. Whether you are 16 or 60, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

Fairfield Driving School Locations

We know you have a busy schedule. This is why Coastline offers a number of convenient options for lesson locations, including home, work, or school pick up. (This may come especially in handy for high school students!) In some cases, we can even drop you off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of Fairfield once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

Lessons will begin at a convenient Fairfield location. You will be able to see our meeting points once you begin your search for driving lesson availability.

Safety Lives in Fairfield

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 Fairfield!

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 Fairfield or you're looking to practice for an upcoming California driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

Fairfield’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 Fairfield'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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield

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.

Junelle P.

Junelle grew up between Fairfield and Vallejo, and knows the local roads very well. He has been driving for about 10 years, and has 7 years of professional road experience. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

1,500+ Lessons

Jason C.

No matter if you plan on just short trips across town, long ones across the state, or even drives as long as from California to Oklahoma, let Jason's compassionate nature and passion for safe driving be your guide. Please also note that I am fully CO... Read more...

1,500+ Lessons

Racquel S.

Martinez native, Racquel is a compassionate instructor who’s goal is to instill students with the confidence and skill sets needed to be a safety oriented driver. Read more...

2,000+ Lessons

Hal I.

Hal is ready to share his many years of experience as a safe, defensive school bus driver with his Coastline Academy students. Hal has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

2,000+ Lessons

Matt B.

Matt has over 30 years experience as a professional driver in school buses and charter buses. He spent many of those years teaching new bus drivers the skills they needed to drive safely. Now he wants to pass on that skill and experience to a new ge... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

2,000+ Lessons

Jim D.

Welcome students! Jim loves public service and loves to be engaging. He loves working with everyone and is the epitome of a people- person. Jim will help you gain self-confidence and the skills needed for a fun, safe driving career. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

2,000+ Lessons

Julie V.

Julie has 15 years of professional driving instruction experience in the Tri-Valley area. She is ready to share her enthusiasm for driving while watching your confidence grow behind the wheel. Read more...

Operator

2,000+ Lessons

Instructor Trainer

Jace K.

Jace is passionate, patient, and has 27+ years of driving experience. He prides himself on being a safe driver and looks forward to teaching students the skills needed to be the same. Read more...

2,000+ Lessons

Olga H.

If you are excited and a bit nervous to learn something new like driving, meet Olga. She brings a passion and enjoyment for teaching to Coastline. She started as an academic tutor in school, helping her peers with Spanish, history and music. She can ... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

2,000+ Lessons

Janette K.

Janette has been teaching driving in the Bay Area for 4 1/2 years because it fulfills two of her passions: creating safer streets and meeting all types of people. Teaching and learning to drive takes willingness and trust on the part of both student... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

2,000+ Lessons

Yury K.

Yury has a passion for digital art, music, and especially safe driving. He's ready to share his 10+ years of experience, adapting to your learning styles and needs. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

1,500+ Lessons

John P. S.

John likes to climb in his car and visit new places. That's a freedom he wants to share with his students as they learn to drive. He's here to help you build good habits that will last a lifetime. Read more...

2,000+ Lessons

Dennis S.

Are you in search of a reliable and skilled driving instructor for your child or yourself? Look no further! I'm Dennis Villalobos Sabino, a dedicated and experienced driving instructor who prioritizes safety and confidence behind the wheel. With a fr... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

1,000+ Lessons

Wesley W.

Native born San Franciscan, Wesley Wong became an English Teacher after a long career as a professional photographer and photojournalist.Before coming to Coastline, Wesley was an autonomous vehicle test operator for self-driving vehicles. He says his... Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Anna M.

Anna is a kind and knowledgeable instructor who strives for Read more...

1,500+ Lessons

David D.

I was born and raised in the Bay area and lived here my whole life. During my spare time, I enjoy collecting hot wheels and matchbox cars. I'm also a easy going person, that embraces diversity. Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Mike R.

Meet Mike, your dedicated driving instructor, born and raised amidst the stunning landscapes of the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a decade of experience teaching college courses at the university level and two decades spent honing expertise as a ... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

1,000+ Lessons

Raymond B.

Raymond is enthusiastic about motor vehicles and endeavors to share a broad wealth of experience with learners of all ages. In doing so, he hopes they can enjoy their time behind the wheel in a safe manor and then share what they know with others. Read more...

500+ Lessons

Jerry B.

Jerry is a longtime coach, trainer and mentor. He is ready to share his safe driving skills with patience and humor, to make this a positive experience for all. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

500+ Lessons

Kameron C.

Kameron has been driving for ten years now working a multitude of delivery jobs. he enjoys teaching and coaching for the joys of watching a person grow. Kameron has a great sense of humor and loves every sport. He tries his best to stay active and ou... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

800+ Lessons

Erik E.

Erik has 22 years of driving experience and can't wait to help you get your license. Read more...

500+ Lessons

Aladrian H.

Aladrian has been driving for over 30 years. She was a trainer at an airline for many years and an after school literacy instructor. Read more...

500+ Lessons

Sam C.

Sam is a dedicated driving instructor with passion for promoting safe driving habits. They bring patience and clear communication skills to their teaching approach, aiming to make a positive impact on students' lives by imparting essential driving sk... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

500+ Lessons

Robin D.

Driving has always been a passion of mine.I acquired many driving jobs like ecart , instacart caviar and also driving for a medical currier that had me driving all over the area picking up samples and taking them to the labs. It’s all about being out... Read more...

500+ Lessons

Rauno S.

Rauno likes to brake so smoothly that his passengers fill with confidence in his safe driving, corner so smoothly that his passengers know he's guiding the car to their destination safely. That's the confidence he wants to share with his students as... Read more...

Herman C.

Herman has many years of safe driving in the bay area both on a personal level and professionally due to the requirements of his employment. Through these years he has seen some of the many hazards and is willing to put this knowledge to use to bette... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Joseph C.

Joseph recalls what it was like to get his drivers license when he was sixteen. He felt excited to join the world in a bigger way! Joseph is originally from the ultimate car culture, Los Angeles. One of Joseph’s first jobs was in the film industry,... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Yusuf A.

Yusuf has a wealth of knowledge accumulated over years of driving across the nation. He brings a unique perspective to driver education. Emphasizing not just on technical skills, but also a deep understanding of the road, safety and responsibility on... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Lisa V.

A people-person with a big heart and a love of driving. Lisa will build your skills and confidence behind the wheel. Read more...

200+ Lessons

Charlotte R.

Charlotte is a mom to 5 and had the privilege to teach her children to drive. She loves to educate and connect with students, and help to instill confidence as they learn to drive. Read more...

David M.

David, a driving instructor with 9 years of professional driving experience, approaches teaching student drivers with empathy and enjoyment. Driving is fun but comes with responsibility. Read more...

Crizella W.

Crizella has driven throughout the continental US, Canada, Hawaii, Fiji, and Japan. She has called the Bay Area her home since graduating from UC Berkeley. She has grown her skills in customer service to help others find as much joy as she finds each... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Julio C.

Julio is a very patient and attentive driving instructor with 20+ years experience driving behind the wheel. Julio is also a training coordinator and instructor for industrial equipment such as forklift and other warehouse machinery. He enjoys watchi... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Clennel P.

Clennel Perry prides himself on being a defensive driver. Over the years the roads, they have become very congested, and it is imperative to have those skills as well, along with offensive skills. Read more...

200+ Lessons

Todd T.

Todd Tash is a retired middle school teacher who enjoys working with people of all ages. Besides driving, Todd enjoys mountain biking, sailing, hiking, writing, and traveling. Read more...

200+ Lessons

Jennifer N.

Jennifer is a professional mom with 20+ years of safe driving experience in multiple states. She enjoys guiding others to succeed and is accomplished in mentoring young adults and peers to thrive. Being a lifelong student herself, she understands eve... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Daniel G.

Daniel currently works in banking full time and serves in the California Army National Guard part time as an Army Officer. He has also volunteered in law enforcement. Previously, he worked for ten years in public schools with students from grades kin... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

100+ Lessons

Khaled A.

Khaled is Experienced professional with a comprehensive background in both driving and Teaching Driving. Adept at imparting practical driving skills and safety knowledge while fostering a supportive and constructive learning environment. Proven abili... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Farid H.

Farid is a certified Driving Instructor at Coastline Academy, where he specializes in helping new drivers build confidence and develop safe, responsible driving habits. With a calm demeanor and clear communication style , Farid is known for his patie... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Diana P.

Diana Penman is a military veteran with over 30 year’s driving experience. She believes that a little humor can make learning more enjoyable. Read more...

100+ Lessons

Nicholas N.

Nick Narcowich was with FedEx as a Certified Trainer for truck driving & has moved to car safety because there are more car drivers that need to be safe drivers. Nick has a lot to share from fifty years of driving :-) Read more...

Donald W.

Donald Wu is a professional illustrator with nearly two decades of experience in children’s publishing. Throughout his career, he has mentored emerging artists, sharing his expertise and fostering new talent in the industry. Outside of illustration, ... Read more...

100+ Lessons

200+ Lessons

Leonard T.

Leonard has been driving cars for over thirty years with experiences in the US Army, US Air Force and in the police department. In the US military, Leonard has driven Humvees in convoys in Iraq and in rural and urban areas. Leonard has the knowledge ... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Danny W.

Danny was raised in a multi-lingual family, and is native-fluent in English and Cantonese. Danny also is fairly fluent in Mandarin as well. Danny's varied background helps him succeed with different people and with the many situations that life throw... Read more...

Eric B.

Eric is a bay area local since 1981 and joined Coastline after he retired in 2024. He was impressed with his son's experience with Coastline and aims to reduce car crashes in his local area by training the next generation of drivers. When he isn't tr... Read more...

Brian S.

Brian has had many years of teaching experience and is an East Bay Area native. Brian has taught family and friends throughout the East Bay Area roads and highways. Brian graduated from Saint Mary's College High School and Saint Mary’s College Brian ... Read more...

Shawn H.

Shawn Hawthorne has over 11 years of driving experience and is a straight-A kinesiology student at Sacramento State, pursuing a future career as a high school physical education teacher. With an encouraging, individualized teaching style, they focus ... Read more...

Arnold N.

Arnold Natano has over 13 years of driving experience, having grown up driving in Baltimore, Maryland and crossing the country to now live in Roseville, California. He brings experience in both urban and rural driving and is dedicated to helping stud... Read more...

Speaks Tagalog

Russel C.

Russ has been a driver for over thirty-five years. He has driven from coastal North Carolina to San Francisco and from Los Angeles to New York and from Chicago to Key West. His driving experience expanded interestingly while teaching and living abroa... Read more...

Meridith F.

With over 35 years of driving behind her, Meridith has driven almost everything out there- from her tiny convertible to double decker buses and semis. With a passion for driving and education she hopes to help you be ready for the changing Bay Area r... Read more...

Michael L.

In addition to 20+ years of driving experience, Michael has 5 years of experience in Shanghai, Taipei, and Berkeley teaching English as a second language. An experienced skateboarder, Michael also spent several years in China teaching about 1000 stud... Read more...

Roland T.

Roland Trujillo has been a driving instructor for over ten years. Roland also has seven years classroom experience teaching safe driving. Roland knows the Bay Area and is especially acquainted with Marin County. Roland is said to be patient and calm.... Read more...

Skye O.

Skye helps turn first-time nerves into real driving confidence. When he’s not teaching or driving on the roads of the bay, he’s out hiking, playing music, bird-watching or tending to his backyard garden. Read more...

Joel B.

Joel Bernal is a seasoned professional driver with over a decade of experience navigating the roads of the Bay Area, including the complex streets of San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding cities. He has driven a wide range of routes across the r... Read more...

Anders S.

Anders has loved cars since earning his license at 16 years old. After 20 years of working in the autobody repair industry as a technician and supervisor, an unfortunate accident made him unable to continue the ability to work as technician. Subseque... Read more...

Oliver G.

Oliver comes from an extensive customer service background specializing in building and implementing educational/functional staff training procedures but really considers himself an artist. From his small hometown in Texas, to California where he has... Read more...

Justin G.

Justin Grove is a photographer and passionate driver with over 15 years of safe and defensive driving experience. They have experience in everything from rural back roads, to long distance freeway driving, to National Forest Service roads. Safe drivi... Read more...

Maxwell L.

Maxwell Leekley is a Sacramento local who loves to explore the local cuisine and music events and has spent much of their professional career delivering pastries and coffee in large transit vans across Northern California. Read more...

William C.

William has 5 years of driving instructor experience. William holds a commercial class b license in California. He has over 12 years of experience as a former high school football coach. In addition, he enjoys teaching and practicing safe driving ... Read more...

BJ(Bella) J.

Bella has over 10 years of experience in the driving instruction industry and is well respected in her field. Having lived in the Bay Area most of her life, she is passionate about teaching safe, responsible driving through defensive driving techniqu... Read more...

Dan A.

Dan Abrami has been in education and training for over fifteen years, teaching workplace safety. Dan’s background in safety training and passion for cars excite him to teach others to drive safely. Dan Abrami currently lives in Alameda, California an... Read more...

Matthew L.

Matthew Lee is a Korean-American millennial man native to the Bay Area, CA. Matthew graduated from UCLA (Political Science) and has had diverse work experiences including teaching, delivery, business, and more. Matthew has a wide variety of interests... Read more...

Jack B.

Jack has been driving for 40 years and has been a Tri-Vally resident for 25 of those years. Having a background in professional sports, he took that experience, expertise and passion to coaching his 2 children in 6 different sports, over 15 years. N... Read more...

Andrew K.

Andrew has experience in education and patient communication from working in healthcare as a prior service member. Andrew speaks English and conversational Cantonese. He enjoys simplifying complex topics into clear, easy-to-understand lessons. His dr... Read more...

Morgan G.

Morgan Grody is proud to be a driving instructor at Coastline Academy. He is a former school bus driver with over 17 years of experience behind the wheel, including as a driving instructor at the International Stunt School, stunt performer, and motor... Read more...

Jeremie S.

Jeremie Secrease is a Bay Area native who has been driving for over 20 years. He's a professional dancer and loves to play basketball in his spare time. He has an outgoing personality and leadership skills which makes him easy to work with. He has ex... Read more...

John Joseph B.

John Joseph Bello has been driving for about 12 years of his life, with some of it as a professional. He wants to use his knowledge as a professional drive, trainer, and gamer in order to make the world a safer place for drivers everywhere. Read more...

Zarati D.

Zarati Is a family man from Cincinnati OH who wants to help make the roads safer by sharing his knowledge of safe and responsible driving to any and everyone willing to learn. He has worked in the HVAC industry for eleven years and driving safely for... 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.