Steps to Getting Your License

Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
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Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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!

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Step 3

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.

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Step 4

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.

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Step 5

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.

Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Lamont

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.

Visit our Bakersfield page for more
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Over 250,000 Students Have Chosen Coastline Academy

See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.

Certified driving instructors

Every Coastline driving instructor is certified and licensed by the California DMV and has completed an intensive, California-centered training course

Cutting-edge technology

Secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide a convenient experience you will love

Customers first

Our instructors don't run errands or make students pick up and drop off other students—your time behind the wheel is your time

Customized lesson plans

Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs

Driving lessons in Lamont and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Lamont provide a great starting point for new drivers. The community’s quiet residential streets and rural roads create a low-pressure setting for learning fundamental skills like steering, braking, and speed control. This calm environment helps students build a solid base of confidence before advancing to busier traffic scenarios.

As skills develop, learners progress to local routes like CA-184, gaining experience with varied speed zones. Driving toward nearby Bakersfield exposes students to denser city traffic and complex intersections, preparing them for diverse conditions throughout Kern County. This ensures a well-rounded and practical learning experience.

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 mission is to equip every student with the defensive driving skills and confidence needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on turning lessons into practical, everyday driving ability that keeps them secure on the road.

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Safety Lives in Lamont

We go above and beyond expectations to provide a safe learning experience.

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Driving instructors you can trust

We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens on every employee

Marked cars with a second brake

Every Coastline car has a second instructor brake, is clearly marked as a driving school vehicle and is inspected by a BAR-certified mechanic

Dashcam in every car

We record video and audio inside and outside the car for everyone's safety
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Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Our school is certified by the DMV, and our lessons are perfect for teens needing the required training with an instructor so you can qualify to take your test, and have the skills and confidence you need to pass it.

DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Adults

We teach adult drivers how to become safer and more confident every day. Whether it's your first time driving or you need to practice for a Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation, our expert instructors are here for you.

Top Instructors

Our hiring standards and training program go beyond the industry standard. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing the state's top driving educators.

Will you Pass Your Test?

Good drivers pass the test. So we focus on core skills first, ensuring you are set up to be safe and confident for life, before worrying about the test. On your last lesson, we will do a mock test to be sure you are ready!

How Many Lessons do you Need?

Every driver is different, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you.

Our Car, Our Insurance

We provide all the tools and materials needed for your lesson, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude toward learning a new skill.

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of your lesson, your instructor fills out a post-lesson report that shows the skills you have mastered, and those that need more practice, so you can maximize your practice time between lessons.

The Coastline Guarantee

A great experience or we'll make it right.

If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your driving lesson, we will make it right. We can redo your lesson either with the same instructor or a different one, at your option. Or, if you prefer, you can get a full refund.

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Driving instructors serving Lamont

Our friendly, professional instructors bring a wide range of experiences to teaching you to drive. Each instructor is certified by the state and has completed an intensive training course. We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens.

Donnell H.

Donnell H.

Donnell is very patient, passionate, and eager to help with your driving needs. Read more...

Instructor Trainer
1,000+ Lessons
Noel F.

Noel F.

Noel has 15 years of driving experience, both from regular driving and as a delivery driver for Amazon, having experience of general safety and attentiveness on the road ahead. Read more...

Speaks Spanish
Instructor Trainer
1,000+ Lessons
Jeff B.

Jeff B.

Jeff B. is former paramedic with over 25 years of experience driving on rural, urban and metropolitan roadways in all traffic and weather conditions. He has over 10 years combined experience working with others in teaching, training and counseling r... Read more...

Santiago D.

Santiago D.

Santiago Drake is a husband and father of 2 children. He is a former television news editor with 25 years in the business. He coaches youth basketball and serves in his local church. He enjoys visiting local restaurants and trying different foods. He... Read more...

Speaks Spanish
Taylor T.

Taylor T.

Taylor has over 14 years of driving experience. She became the driver for family outings once she got her learners permit and fell in love with the ability to be in the control of taking herself places once she got her license. She enjoys being in th... Read more...

Ben K.

Ben K.

Ben is an avid sports fan and spends this spare time coaching and playing mens league softball. He prides himself in his ability to communicate with anyone but especially when teaching or coaching. I have over 24 years of driving experience and 5+ ye... Read more...

Renecia S.

Renecia S.

Renecia is a calm, positive, and straightforward individual with a strong sense of purpose to teach safe and knowledgeable information towards driving. As a daily commuter for business, schooling, and leisure; as well as having the ability to drive u... Read more...

100+ Lessons
Carlos N.

Carlos N.

Meet Carlos, a trainer with a passion for driving. With 12 years of experience, he has developed a strong set of skills and a proven track record of success. Read more...

Jody J.

Jody J.

Jody loves to work with and help people. She believes that it is essential to teach others how to be defensive drivers, because the world is full of many distractions. Jody is extremely patient, and loves spending time with her family and two huskies... Read more...

Chrissy R.

Chrissy R.

Drawing on over a decade in education, Chrissy is dedicated to guiding students toward confidence, independence, and lifelong safe driving. Read more...

Julio C.

Julio C.

Julio is a Los angeles native, he has over 15 years of experience and he is patient and teaches with kindness Read more...

Lola G.

Lola G.

Lola, a hard-working and well-rounded individual, radiates a constant smile. She possesses remarkable calmness, patience, and friendliness when instructing others on driving. Her ultimate objective is to instill in students a sense of comfort, confid... Read more...

Vicky M.

Vicky M.

Vicky has 22 yrs of driving experience as well as over 9 years of instructing fitness classes. She likes to keep lessons fun, informative and most importantly safe in order to create confident and safe drivers. She wants her students to drive, thrive... Read more...

Speaks Spanish
Lindsey N.

Lindsey N.

Lindsey Naylor has a background in continuing education that has led her to a post graduate degree. She has years of experience working with a diverse background of people from all over the United States in her career. She spent a majority of her tee... Read more...

Coastline in the Community

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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