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 La Mesa offer a balanced environment ideal for new drivers. The city's many quiet residential neighborhoods provide a low-stress setting to master fundamental skills like steering, braking, and parking. This calm start builds a strong foundation of confidence before students progress to roads with more activity, ensuring a comfortable and supportive learning curve.
As skills advance, lessons will expand to include navigating busier thoroughfares and major freeways such as I-8 and CA-125. This is essential for learning to merge, change lanes safely, and manage higher speeds. Practicing on routes toward nearby El Cajon or Lemon Grove exposes learners to different traffic patterns, preparing them for the diverse driving conditions found 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 goal is to equip every student with the defensive driving skills and sound judgment needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on turning structured lessons into practical, everyday abilities that foster true confidence and independence 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...
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...
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...
Andrew has 25+ years of driving experience, along with many years of in-person training as a manager. He has worked in the print and design industry and shares a professional passion for photography. 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...
"Richie Rich,” has a passion for baking, (which takes patience), and enjoys fitness. He is also the publisher of his own book. 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...
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...
Peter has been teaching driving for over two 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 rewarding... 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...
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...
Andrea is an experienced educator with a passion for teaching and coaching. Over the past 12 years, she has dedicated herself to shaping young minds both in the classroom and on the basketball court. Her commitment to student success goes beyond acad... 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...
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...
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...
David Dullea is a native of San Diego with a passion for teaching safe driving. He is an Education Specialist at O'Farrell Charter School and a driver's education instructor with Coastline Academy. With a BA in Psychology, an MBA, and a master's in E... 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...
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.
