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 Norris Canyon provide an ideal setting to build a strong foundation. The area's quiet, residential character and winding roads offer a calm environment perfect for mastering fundamental skills like steering control, managing hills, and understanding vehicle positioning without the pressure of heavy traffic.
Once confident with the basics, students can expand their experience on the more active thoroughfares connecting to nearby San Ramon and Castro Valley. This prepares them for the crucial skill of navigating major freeways, such as I-680 and I-580, which are essential for travel throughout Contra Costa County and beyond.
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 each driver with the defensive driving techniques and practical knowledge needed for a lifetime of safe road travel. We are committed to translating lessons into confident, real-world driving ability.
Martinez native, Racquel is a compassionate instructor who’s goal is to instill students with the confidence and skill sets needed to be a safety oriented driver. Read more...
Hal is ready to share his many years of experience as a safe, defensive school bus driver with his Coastline Academy students. Hal has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Read more...
Welcome students! Jim loves public service and loves to be engaging. He loves working with everyone and is the epitome of a people- person. Jim will help you gain self-confidence and the skills needed for a fun, safe driving career. Read more...
If you are excited and a bit nervous to learn something new like driving, meet Olga. She brings a passion and enjoyment for teaching to Coastline. She started as an academic tutor in school, helping her peers with Spanish, history and music. She can ... Read more...
Janette has been teaching driving in the Bay Area for 4 1/2 years because it fulfills two of her passions: creating safer streets and meeting all types of people. Teaching and learning to drive takes willingness and trust on the part of both student... Read more...
Meet Mike, your dedicated driving instructor, born and raised amidst the stunning landscapes of the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a decade of experience teaching college courses at the university level and two decades spent honing expertise as a ... Read more...
Aladrian has been driving for over 30 years. She was a trainer at an airline for many years and an after school literacy instructor. Read more...
Sam is a dedicated driving instructor with passion for promoting safe driving habits. They bring patience and clear communication skills to their teaching approach, aiming to make a positive impact on students' lives by imparting essential driving sk... Read more...
Deshea has been driving for over 10 years. He’s had multiple driving jobs as well. Being both cautious and patient, Deshea has been a safe driver and managed to avoid most crashes and fender benders. He pursuing a career in psychology to be a become ... 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...
Daniel currently works in banking full time and serves in the California Army National Guard part time as an Army Officer. He has also volunteered in law enforcement. Previously, he worked for ten years in public schools with students from grades kin... Read more...
Khaled is Experienced professional with a comprehensive background in both driving and Teaching Driving. Adept at imparting practical driving skills and safety knowledge while fostering a supportive and constructive learning environment. Proven abili... Read more...
Clennel Perry prides himself on being a defensive driver. Over the years the roads, they have become very congested, and it is imperative to have those skills as well, along with offensive skills. Read more...
Karen Luk was born in Hong Kong. She immigrated to US when she was 16 years old. She got her driver license when she was 17. She is friendly, patient and reliable and bilingual in English and Chinese. She has 30+ years driving experience in both urba... Read more...
Ben Mendoza brings nearly three decades of classroom experience and over 40 years of driving in California to his role as a Coastline Driving School instructor. As a longtime math teacher, Ben has a natural ability to break down complex concepts and ... 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.
