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.
Driving lessons in Imperial Beach provide a unique coastal setting to learn the fundamentals of safe driving. The city's grid of residential streets offers a low-stress environment perfect for mastering vehicle control, right turns, and parking. This calm starting point allows new drivers to build confidence before navigating busier beachside avenues and learning to watch for cyclists and pedestrians common in a seaside community.
Once comfortable with the basics, students will be ready for more dynamic driving challenges. Lessons expand to include navigating key local routes like CA-75 and the nearby I-5 freeway, essential for travel throughout San Diego County. Gaining experience on drives toward neighboring Chula Vista introduces learners to different traffic flows and complex intersections, rounding out their practical skills.
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 unwavering confidence needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on transforming structured lessons into practical, real-world driving ability that lasts.
Tyler is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for martial arts and teaching. He holds a degree from Cal State San Marcos and looks forward to driving with you. Read more...
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...
Bill has been working with Coastline for two years and has taught over 500 lesson. Bill has lived in the San Diego area for over 40 years and is most familiar Northern San Diego, including the beach communities. 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...
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...
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...
Joseph is the Operations Manager for Southern California, who has extensive years of driving experience across two continents in multiple countries and disciplines, including organized motorsport racing competitions from E-Pro Karts to GT Sports Cars... 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...
"Richie Rich,” has a passion for baking, (which takes patience), and enjoys fitness. He is also the publisher of his own book. Read more...
Mo has a background in coaching and mentoring. She has worked with people at all stages of life. She focuses on clear communication, and fostering self-confidence. She is excited to work with you and help you get ready for the road! Read more...
Steve Verret. Teen Safe-driving expert, corporate speaker and comedian. Read more...
Hello, I’m Andrew and I am a native San Diegan. With 300+ lessons completed and 26+ years of driving in San Diego County, my wealth of knowledge and experience are a great fit for student drivers. Read more...
Jessi isn't just an experienced driver with over 20 years driving on the road; she's a great teacher too. Formerly a nanny and now mom, she brings patience, understanding, and excellent communication skills to every lesson. Students appreciate her cl... Read more...
Peter has been teaching driving for nearly four years and has conducted hundreds of lessons. He enjoys teaching because it allows him to teach international students from a wide range of cultures, which makes the experience both engaging and reward... Read more...
With 15 years of driving experience, Charles loves to drive on long road trips and participates in track days in California's race tracks. He is an passionate car enthusiast and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with you. 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...
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...
Dulce Flores has years of experience in the medical field and over 22 years of safe driving under her belt. With a passion for teaching safe and assertive driving, she focuses on helping students build confidence behind the wheel while fostering an a... Read more...
Luis Magana is a passionate driver who enjoys every moment on the road, always balancing fun with safety for himself and others. Whether navigating quiet rural roads or busy city streets, Luis has experience driving them all. With a love for road tri... Read more...
Alex has had a California driver license for over twenty years and because of his travels, has had driver licenses from the UK, Netherlands and South Africa. Being multilingual, Alex loves to learn and understand different customs and ethnic ways. ... Read more...
A dedicated instructor and San Diego native, David Dullea combines nearly 30 years of diverse driving experience with over a decade in education. As an Education Specialist at O'Farrell Charter School, David is uniquely skilled at connecting with stu... Read more...
Steve grew up on a wheat farm in northern Montana, where driving trucks and farm machinery from a young age was a necessity, especially in the long, snowy winters that taught him to navigate icy roads with skill. His career in the wireless telecommun... 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...
Lori has lived in San Diego County since 1968 and has extensive knowledge of the road systems in our area. As a former California Highway Patrol Officer, she gives a unique perspective on driving techniques, rules of the road, and defensive driving s... Read more...
Versean has over 35 years of driving experience and more than 24 years of public service with the State of California, where she serves as a Tax Administrator for one of the state’s taxing authority agencies. She is known for her calm, patient teachi... Read more...
Michell is a San Diego native with 30 years of driving experience in the San Diego region, she has 7 years of experience as a manager for Harley Davidson teaching new riders about safety gear for riding safely on San Diego roads, she loves teaching p... Read more...
Matt credits his love of safe driving to his 30+ year career in “in the field” sales where he’s logged over a half of million miles driven in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and the inland Empire without an accident. He’s excited to pay it forw... Read more...
Cole lived and worked in Hollywood for fifteen plus years as a Set Lighting Technician and driving in Los Angeles has inspired him to become a driving instructor due to the chaotic nature of that place. He has driven a variety of trucks, vans and car... Read more...
Patty is excited to help train new drivers. She enjoys arts, crafts, movies and traveling. Read more...
Hi I'm Jean I am a San Diego native with over 45 years of driving experience behind the wheel abroad and in many cities and states in the US. Teaching is second nature for her with over 30 years in HR, PR Information Software Management roles. She is... Read more...
Lucifer Chavez begun his teaching experience within dance, a field he is still involved is as he has translated his teaching skills to driving. He learned to drive within San Diego County and has a plethora of knowledge to get students to their goals... Read more...
Born and raised in San Diego, Eric grew up driving on the same streets he be instructing on. He is very comfortable driving on the fast and complicated roads of California with unique merging opportunities. Driving and teaching, Eric is constantly tr... Read more...
Steve has over 40 years of driving experience. His experience ranges from racing dirt bikes, driving off-road vehicles, and driving heavy machinery like forklifts and delivery trucks. Read more...
Stef is a native to San Diego. A full time father of 2. He has almost 25 years of driving experience. Formerly in sales and engineering, he now instructs new and experienced drivers with behind the wheel skills. “Don’t rush the process, trust the pro... Read more...
Mitch is a born and raised San Diegan and has over 14 years of driving experience. An aspiring law student, Mitch has a Bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of San Diego, where he was also captain for USD’s Division 1 cross country team... Read more...
Jerry Allison's dedicated much of his life to public service, serving 20 years in the United States Air Force as a Security Policeman before continuing his career for 17 years as a postal carrier. My retirement from the Air Force also allows me have ... Read more...
Rich is a teaching professional and driving instructor from sunny San Diego with over 15 years of experience, including 10 years in ESL and 4 years teaching in China. He also has over 10 years of experience in film production and 2 years as a video s... Read more...
Janice is a skilled Driving Instructor with 3+ years of experience. Known for her calm, patient, and friendly approach, she creates a supportive learning environment where students can build confidence at their own pace. Janice’s teaching style ens... Read more...
Marina is a San Diego native and creative at heart with a love for the open road. She's excited about helping students feel confident, capable, and safe behind the wheel. Read more...
Adam Kilcollins is a 25-year educator working with elementary and high school students in a variety of roles and positions. Adam grew up in a small Canadian town of Windsor Nova Scotia and came to the United States in 1998 to work as a Park Ranger in... Read more...
Bill has over 8+ years experience as a driving instructor in North San Diego County. He has cultivated a generation of safe, responsible and courteous defensive drivers. Read more...
Bart spent 12 years as a Naval officer and 32 years running his own company where he was in the road 150 to 200 miles a day. He saw too many bad drivers to let that stand. He now wants to make a difference in young people’s lives and teach safe and r... Read more...
Patient driving instructor dedicated to helping students become safe, confident, and responsible drivers. 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.
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