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.
Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$519
$605
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$579
$665
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$939
$1068
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
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
Home pickup included
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
Home pickup included
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
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
Home pickup included
Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
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
Meet at pickup point
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
Meet at pickup point
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
Home pickup included
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$339
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$529
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Driving lessons in Meadowbrook provide a peaceful setting to begin your journey behind the wheel. The area's quiet, residential roads and low traffic volume create a calm, low-pressure atmosphere perfect for mastering fundamental skills. Here, new drivers can comfortably practice vehicle control, turning, and parking without the intimidation of a busy urban environment, building a strong base of confidence from their very first lesson.
Once comfortable with the basics, lessons expand to include more dynamic driving experiences. You will learn to navigate local thoroughfares like CA-74 and practice merging onto busier freeways such as I-215. These sessions provide essential practice for managing higher speeds and complex traffic. Driving to nearby communities like Perris and Lake Elsinore also helps build adaptability for trips throughout Riverside 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 aim is to empower each student with the defensive driving techniques and practical knowledge needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on transforming structured lessons into real world driving competence, ensuring you are prepared for any road ahead.
Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Isaiah has over 14 years of driving experience and a lifelong passion for cars and safe driving education. His love for driving started at a young age while building cars alongside his father, which helped shape both his enthusiasm for cars and his a... Read more...
I am happy to be working with my students to become the safest drivers they can be! Read more...
Laura Diaz is a certified driving instructor with over two years of experience as a school bus driver and holds a California Class B Commercial Driver License. Passionate about safety and bilingual in English and Spanish, she is dedicated to helping ... 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...
Jacklyn is a nursing student who is passionate about helping others succeed. She creates a comfortable, supportive learning environment and adapts each lesson to help students build confidence and develop safe driving habits for life. Read more...
Erica Chriswell is a dedicated, passionate teacher with 10 plus years of professional and safe driving experience. Having diverse knowledge in many cities and areas with an array of different environments on the road. Read more...
With 15 years of driving experience, William Aguilar has developed strong skills navigating both the busy streets of Los Angeles and the calmer roads of Temecula. His background provides him with a well-rounded understanding of different driving envi... Read more...
Jerry lives in the IE. He has real life experience teaching young people how to drive. He realizes that patients and a positive attitude are key to a student's success. Read more...
Jo Ann worked in fire and police for 36 years and is excited to get you on the road! Read more...
Having trained under many different instructors and adapted to a wide range of driving situations, traffic conditions, and passenger needs. Adam understands that every student learns differently, and Adam's goal is to create a supportive learning env... 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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