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 Harbison Canyon provide a unique start in a calm, semi-rural setting. The area's quiet, winding roads and gentle hills create an ideal training ground for mastering fundamental skills like steering, speed control, and navigating curves without the pressure of heavy traffic. This peaceful environment helps new drivers build a strong, confident foundation before moving on to more challenging driving scenarios.
Once comfortable with local roads, lessons will expand to include experiences on more traveled routes like I-8 and CA-67. This progression introduces students to freeway merging, lane changes, and managing higher speeds safely. Driving towards nearby communities such as Alpine and El Cajon provides practical experience with different traffic patterns and intersections, preparing students for navigating throughout San Diego 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 goal is to empower each student with the defensive driving techniques and situational awareness necessary for a lifetime of safe driving. We are committed to translating structured lessons into practical, real-world skills that build lasting confidence behind the wheel.
Thomas credits martial arts and becoming a father for his career path that led to Coastline. He spent eight years teaching and mentoring young people and adults in the dojo. This San Diego native shows his students how self-defense in driving reduces... Read more...
Eric hails from a long line of classically trained musicians, composers, and educators. With many years of driving experience, 25 years in Los Angeles alone, without an at-fault accident, and with his background in education, teaching safe driving sk... Read more...
Juan is a highly experienced driving instructor with over 18 years of driving experience under his belt. He is widely recognized as one of the best instructors in the business, thanks to his exceptional teaching abilities, extreme patience, and his l... Read more...
Darryl's approach as a driving instructor really works! He listens to concerns, pays attention to individual needs, and gives memorable tips that last. With him, it's so much more than a driving lesson. It's a life-changing experience in your newly f... Read more...
Marco is a humanistic and progressive person, he finished his studies in a university degree in communication sciences, which focuses on the study of the individual through the masses. For him, communication plays a very important role in any area. T... Read more...
Alex Willens has been driving for 24 years and has been a Scuba Diving Instructor for 16 years. He loves to teach people of ALL ages, and can enjoy communicating with almost anyone. Read more...
In addition to being a driving instructor, Alicia has been a team player in all that she does, from being a caregiver for over ten years, to participating and managing small and large counseling groups, giving special care and attention to male and f... Read more...
In his time-off Ian loves teaching friends and family to rock climb, surf, and do other "extreme" sports. He understands how to break down something as scary as driving and teach the skills needed to be safe and confident on the road! Read more...
Jannel became a driving instructor out of a passion for helping others gain confidence and independence on the road. With a strong automotive background and a commitment to safety, she believes proper driver education is essential for both personal f... Read more...
Brian Duncan has spent his life in the realms of education, starting at the Boys & Girls Club, then tutoring, substitute teaching all around San Diego County, and teaching middle school math before a switch to corporate training for fifteen years. An... Read more...
Rico is his nickname, he has a variety of work experiences, above all he's a good driver, he's patient, soft spoken and a good teacher. 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.
