Steps to Getting Your License
Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
If you are between 15 and 17½ years old, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate before taking your written test at the DMV.
Once you have your completion certificate, it is time to practice! Take our practice test questions to ace your exam on the first try!
Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.
Book now to get the times you want. You'll need your permit at every lesson.
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 served by Monterey Bay.
See Prices & PackagesOur most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$574
$686
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$944
$1103
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Additional packages to fit your specific needs
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
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
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test.
9 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Five two-hour driving lessons plus a three-hour road test service, including pre-test preparation and use of our car for your road test. Includes home pickup for all five lessons and the road test session.
13 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.
$60
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
More info$349
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$549
$524
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Driving lessons in La Selva Beach offer a uniquely calm and focused start. The area's quiet residential streets and low traffic volume create a low-pressure atmosphere perfect for mastering the fundamentals, from basic vehicle control to navigating intersections. This serene coastal environment allows new drivers to build confidence at a comfortable pace before moving on to more complex scenarios.
Once the basics are covered, lessons expand to include experiences on key local routes like CA-1. This prepares students for managing higher speeds and merging safely. Practicing drives toward nearby Aptos and Watsonville provides valuable exposure to varied traffic patterns and commercial zones, helping to round out a driver's skill set for navigating throughout Santa Cruz 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 students with the defensive driving techniques and sound judgment needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are dedicated to transforming learners into capable, confident drivers who are prepared for any road ahead.
Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.
Gil has over 40 years of driving experience and several years of teaching various subjects one-on-one under his belt as well. And with over 20 years providing excellent customer service, he is looking forward to meeting you and teaching you the joys ... Read more...
Dave is very passionate about making the roads safer for everyone. He wants to give you a solid foundation to begin your driving journey. Think of Dave as more of a coach than an instructor. Read more...
With over 20 years of safe driving experience all throughout California, Neelima is dedicated to sharing her expertise and passion for teaching driving. Neelima firmly believe that learning to drive is a significant milestone on the path to independe... Read more...
Scott loves animals and dabbles in hiking, skateboarding, snowboarding, making music and travel. He wants to make it second-nature for others to perform safely on the road. 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. 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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