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 Lake Forest provide an excellent start for new drivers. The city's well-planned residential neighborhoods offer a calm setting ideal for mastering fundamental skills like steering, braking, and making turns. Practicing in these controlled environments helps build a strong base of confidence before moving on to busier roads.
As students become more comfortable, they can expand their skills on major thoroughfares and nearby freeways like I-5. These lessons prepare drivers for navigating the dynamic conditions found throughout Orange County. Gaining experience on routes toward Irvine and Mission Viejo introduces learners to various traffic flows, creating a well-rounded driving skillset.
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 empower students with the defensive driving techniques and situational awareness needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are dedicated to helping learners become confident, responsible drivers ready for any road ahead.
Jim has been a drive instructor since 2013. He has taught thousands of students how to drive or improve on their driving ability. Engaging, fun and calm under stress, he has very quick reflexes and has your safety in mind. Read more...
Carmela has been a teacher for over 24 years.She is patient, fun, and cares about her students. Her teaching skills help new drivers feel confident and comfortable. . Read more...
Ian has been all over southern California, and has seen first-hand the importance of safe driving. He has a passion for passing on the wisdom he has accumulated and is determined to create more responsible drivers on the road. Read more...
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...
Sylvanus has been driving for 12 years, with 5 of these years being a Commercial driver license holder. Sylvanus graduated from the University of Maryland and is ready to help you become a safer driver. Read more...
Courtnee is an all-around people person who loves meeting new people. Serving her community is a reason she chose to become an instructor. In her free time, she loves painting and working on her graphic design skills. 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...
Are you excited, nervous, anxious, or feeling a little intimidated about driving for the first time? Are you a new or licensed driver with a few challenges that requires a minor “Tune-up” on California Road Safety requirements that prove best for yo... Read more...
Eric's driving career started in the video arcade but has over 30 years driving in both the United States and Japan. Eric is excited to teach and help create a safe environment for every driver. Read more...
In Patrick's 32 year career with United Parcel Service, he was awarded 23 consecutive years of safe driving. He was an on-route daily delivery driver and a driver trainer. Utilizing his Cultural Anthropology degree and the people skills he aquired ... Read more...
Armand T. grew up in Riverside County and has been driving since he was 16 years old. His first job entailed driving customers home while their vehicles were being repaired at a local car dealership. He is extremely patient, and knowledgeable when it... 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...
Glen has taught over 2,300 driving lessons to students in the Los Angeles area and he is excited about helping you become a safe and responsible driver. Read more...
Ryan has been a Music Teacher for almost 30 years. He now sees the car as a musical instrument and would love to guide you to play tastefully and and in tune! Read more...
Steven is Southern California born and drove for a major shipping company for 20+ years. As a long time martial arts instructor and historical reenactor, safety is paramount and has many years of experience with teaching, encouraging and guiding. ... Read more...
Steve has spent a lifetime as a photographic business owner; is college educated and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Semi-retired he is currently a teaching docent with over 4,000 hours at Lyon Air Museum. Teaching and educating are equally important. Read more...
Rosemary has been a driver for the past 12 years. Starting off at LAX airport driving on the airplane runways/tarmacs, to now being entrusted to drive children of all ages to school while working for The YMCA. She hopes to reduce the amount of distra... Read more...
Greg has 12 years of experience and was a former Master Instructor at DriversED.com for ten years, with the past four years being at Cantor's Driving School. He has helped many hundreds of students be the safest drivers they can be and he has a great... Read more...
DeWitt has over 10 years experience of teaching his family members how to drive before he became a professional driving instructor. DeWitt has a passion for teaching, and safe driving. He enjoys passing over 41 years of his good and safe driving expe... Read more...
Paul has over 15 years experience navigating the road between the California coasts to the Snowy weather in Colorado, and in Toronto, Canada. He drives with a family first mindset and enjoys swimming, bike riding with family, and plays the Ukulele. Read more...
Steve Verret. Teen Safe-driving expert, corporate speaker and comedian. Read more...
Riley has a love for teaching and being around people. She has always taken pride in being a safe and well-rounded driver and hopes to help others feel the same way about themselves. She is kind, patient, detail-oriented and compassionate while also ... Read more...
Paul comes to Coastline with over 45 years of practical driving experience. He also has practical experience driving semi-trucks of all sizes as well as motorcycles which gives him a unique perspective when it comes to navigating today's roads. With ... Read more...
Chris has been a driving instructor for 3 years. He loves all things outdoors, espeically snowboarding and is currently pursuing his BA degree in psychology. He feels that there wouldn't be so many bad drivers on our roads today if they were just tra... Read more...
Michael F has 14 years as a truck driver. Has driven across the continental U.S through various weather conditions. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to teach new truckers and guide them through the industry. He has also taught in a p... Read more...
On a traffic light green means go and yellow means yield, but on a banana it’s the exact opposite. Green means hold on, yellow means go ahead, and red means where did you get that banana at? Read more...
Driving should be a comfortable activity, with habitual acts of precautions and Qinmei (May) would love to help you learn how to do so! Read more...
Jimmy Diaz is a young and enthusiastic educator with the drive to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to be a safe motor vehicle operator for now and for life. He earned his license at 16, learning and adapting to many situations. He drove... Read more...
Anthony is passionate about creating a trusting, calm, and supportive environment with his students. He is extremely patient, and wants to help students celebrate small victories, and help them to learn that mistakes are part of the process. Read more...
In addition to working for the United States Postal Service, she takes pride in having a patient, fun loving attitude with her students and sharing her 42 yrs of driving experience. She treats each student with the dignity and respect they deserve. 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...
Hello out there! Can you already feel the wind blowing through your hair as you drive down the road? Kind of? Not really, yet? Here to help you become a safe, defensive driver out there in the world. This time is important for you as it is not only e... Read more...
Delilah has driven all over California as well as Nevada, Arizona, and south of the border. Being an IHSS provider since 2018, taught her to be responsible with other needs and time management skills. Read more...
Jacob Wheeler has extensive driving experience, from daily freeway commutes to cross-country trips and navigating extreme weather conditions. With a background in mentoring high school-aged individuals as both a manager and youth leader, Jacob is pas... Read more...
Ellie Wells has been a driving instructor since 2022. When not on the roads, she's a writer, filmmaker, and loves thrifting, nature and travel. Read more...
Kyrsta's been teaching and mentoring for over 15 years and driving since she was 15½. Now combining the two to help new drivers feel safe, confident, and steady behind the wheel. Kyrsta's learned to drive in Long Beach and LA and still remembers the ... Read more...
Yvette is a friendly and supportive behind-the-wheel driving instructor who loves helping her students feel confident and safe on the road. She studied psychology at UD Davis, which helps her understand how to connect with people and create a positiv... Read more...
Kha is a easy-going car enthusiast with 15 years of driving experience. He is an experienced driver that is committed to teaching others not just how to operate a car but also how to navigate real world scenarios with awareness and skill. His goal is... Read more...
Hector has 25 years driving experience, knows how to work with teenagers, has a good driving record, and he will be a great fit for your son, daughter, or yourself. Read more...
Milan Shah has covered a lot of miles under different driving conditions while driving an Uber. He has improved his defensive and predictive driving skills as a result and is happy to pass it on to the new drivers to make driving safer for all on the... 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...
Anthony has 15+ years driving experience and has driven in all series of weather conditions and major traffic areas. He has experience teaching and developing people in all ages. Read more...
Paul is a very caring and respectful person. He has experience driving school and coach busses. Safety is extremely important to him. Read more...
Christina Morales-Grace is a seasoned driver with years of experience navigating California’s roads—from Southern California freeways to Northern California cities. With a calm, supportive approach and a background in both professional driving and in... Read more...
Merry Mariano is a professor at several Community Colleges in southern California. Because of her need to commute, she knows the importance of safe driving. She wants to teach her students the important road skills that will help them arrive safely t... Read more...
Tharendra Shrestha is an experienced driver and instructor based in Ontario, CA, who is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge of safe driving practices. With a background in rideshare and delivery services such as Uber, DoorDash, and Amazo... Read more...
Sunny is a certified Driving Instructor with nearly 25 years of driving experience and a professional background in customer service and education. Dedicated to helping students achieve their goals, she is passionate about both road safety and buildi... Read more...
Mary has over 35+ years experience in many areas of the transportation and driving industry. Her love for family and teaching inspired her to become a driving instructor with Coastline. Her goal during each lesson is to create a relaxed learning envi... 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...
Michael is an experienced driving instructor with 40 plus years of driving experience and 8 years of experience teaching both high school students and adult drivers. He focuses on building safe, confident, and responsible drivers through patient, cle... 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...
Scott has been driving the busy roads and freeways of So CA for over thirty years, and has been a driving instructor for over nine years. He takes a calm approach, setting nervous students at ease. Read more...
Elena, a mother of 3, is equipped with mom coolness. The proof is when her son calls her a soccer mom. She has a passion for the road. With over 20 years of driving experience, she knows what challenges people encounter while on the road. She believe... Read more...
Christopher Perez is a professional educator with over 10 years of experience teaching soccer and basketball and has spent over 10 years driving in both urban and rural settings, having grown up in The Valley driving in the canyons, track, and even r... Read more...
I’m a motivated and hardworking individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills. I take pride in being reliable, respectful, and always willing to learn. I’m currently focused on growing professionally and pursuing a career where I ca... Read more...
Maranda is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work. She was born and raised in SoCal and has driven cross country for pleasure! She has over 25 years of driving experience and believes that with a little patience everyone can become a confident dr... 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...
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...
A graduate of Boise State University, Alex brings over 35 years of driving experience and a strong commitment to safety on the road. As a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff Sergeant, he spent approximately 20 years training new deputies as both a fie... 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...
With over 20 years of driving experience and an M1 motorcycle license, Josh brings a fun, relatable approach to teaching while prioritizing road safety and student comfort. As a parent and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, he values patience, focus, an... Read more...
He has over 30 years of driving experience and a lifelong passion for cars, especially those with manual transmissions. He learned to drive stick during the winter of his sophomore year in college in a Mitsubishi 3000GT and has since owned nine cars—... Read more...
This calm, friendly professional is from San Francisco and brings extensive experience in the automotive field. With a master’s degree in education, it is thrilling to help steer you toward your driving goals. After managing an autobody shop, they tr... Read more...
My name is Stephen Cannon. I have been driving since I was 16. I learned how to drive from my father who was a trash truck driver. I work in the Transportation Industry and deal with 18-wheeler trucks daily. I worked at the Boys and Girls Club in the... Read more...
Jonathan is a kind, respectful, patient, easy-going, and enthusiastic college professor who heartedly and joyfully engages students. He brings what he does in his college classroom—making course content receivable and understandable—into his driving ... 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...
With a lifetime of riding dirt bikes and driving off-road vehicles, which has given Caralynn a strong understanding of control, awareness, and the importance of handling vehicles with care. Those experiences have helped shape her respect for driving ... 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...
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...
Patient driving instructor dedicated to helping students become safe, confident, and responsible drivers. Read more...
Brandon G. Has over 5 years of experience as a driving instructor. He also has over 20 years working with youths in education and sports. Read more...
Trisha is a dedicated homeschooling mother of three with over 20 years of experience nurturing and educating young minds. Her passion for safety and her commitment to empowering the next generation make her an exceptional driving instructor. Having p... Read more...
Panda brings a unique blend of professional driving experience, teaching, and mindfulness into every lesson. She has held a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for over 10 years giving her extensive real-world experience operating vehicles safely and ... 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...
Michael is a dedicated driving instructor who is passionate about helping students build confidence and develop safe driving habits. He creates a calm and supportive learning environment, allowing students to feel comfortable and progress at their ow... Read more...
Melissa was born and raised in North County and knows the roads very well. She absolutely loves being an Instructor "coach" and approaches teaching in a easy going, patient & humorus manner. As an avid motorcycle rider, she knows how dangerous the ro... 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...
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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