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 Hartley provide a uniquely calm and focused environment to begin your journey behind the wheel. This quiet, rural setting features open roads with minimal traffic, creating a low-pressure atmosphere perfect for mastering fundamental skills. Students can comfortably practice steering, braking, and understanding vehicle controls without the distractions of a busy urban area, building a strong base of confidence from their very first lesson.
As your skills progress, lessons will expand to include the more dynamic driving conditions of nearby cities like Vacaville and Dixon. This gradual transition prepares you for navigating busier intersections and varied traffic flow. Gaining experience on major routes such as I-80 is essential for mastering highway driving, including merging and maintaining safe following distances, ensuring you are well-prepared for any driving situation in Solano 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 shape you into a safe and self-assured driver for life. We emphasize defensive driving techniques and situational awareness, equipping you with the practical skills and sound judgment needed to navigate the roads safely long after you've passed your test.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Erik has 22 years of driving experience and can't wait to help you get your license. Read more...
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...
Deshea has been driving for over 10 years. He’s had multiple driving jobs as well. Being both cautious and patient, Deshea has been a safe driver and managed to avoid most crashes and fender benders. He pursuing a career in psychology to be a become ... Read more...
Anthony is a driving instructor with experience, qualifications, teaching style, and passion for helping students become confident and safe while on the road. When he's not teaching you can find Anthony on long road trips and exploring new places. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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.
