Steps to Getting Your License

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

Student type

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.

Start Course

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!

Start Practicing

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.

Make Appointment

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.

Book Lessons

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.

Make Appointment

Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.

Pasadena Driving School

It’s time to get behind the wheel in Pasadena! Whether you are an adult or teen, Coastline's Pasadena-based professional, certified driving instructors will help you become a safe and confident driver for life. Scroll down for more information about our 5-star driving lessons!

Lesson Meeting Points:

Lesson Meeting Point

251 S. Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101

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Courses offered

California Teen Drivers Ed

Confident Parent Driver Coach Course

About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and recognized by the following greater Pasadena organizations:

Learn more about our Pasadena driver education programs below!

Choose Your Learning Package

Most Popular

Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $87

Get the Online Course Free

Meeting Point Start

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

Package Price

$539

$626

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Meet at pickup point

Save $87

Get the Online Course Free

Home Pickup Included

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

Package Price

$599

$686

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

Save $134

Recommended for New Drivers

Home Pickup Included

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.

Package Price

$969

$1103

Total package price

What's Included

California Teen Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

Home pickup included

More Options

Additional packages to fit your specific needs

Save $27

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

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

$626

$599

Save $74

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

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

$1043

$969

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson - Home Pickup

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

$209

Save $47.16

Road Test + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test. Save $35!

9 hours behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

Home pickup included

$956.16

$909

Save $124

Recommended for New Drivers

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

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

$1003

$879

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson

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

$189

Save $27

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

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

$566

$539

Road Test Session

Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.

Road test with our car

Meet at pickup point

$329

Save $64

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

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

$943

$879

Individual Services

Drivers Ed Course Only

Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.

$60

Road Test Session - Home Pickup

Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.

$349

Road Test + One 2-Hour Driving Lesson - Home Pickup

Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.

$549

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

He is an amazing driving instructor! My lessons with him felt both fun and productive, and I feel so much more confident driving now. I had a lot of anxiety around driving when I first started lessons, but his approach and teaching helped me feel calm and safe.

Florence, Pasadena

Would give a 10 if possible. So nice and joyful to engage with, offered tons of useful tips for the short amount of time we spent together. Highly recommend!

Andrew, Monterey Park

He was extremely kind and patient! He made my first lesson so comfortable and helped me get over many of the fears I had for driving.

Sarah, Alhambra

5 stars! I can’t thank him enough for everything he has done to help me become a confident driver. His calm and understanding nature made all the difference, and I truly appreciate the time he took to guide me through each lesson. His patient teaching style gave me the skills and confidence I needed on the road.

Aghunik, Pasadena

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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 Pasadena and surrounding areas

Pasadena is a great place to practice driving! Our lessons can take you all over, from quiet streets tucked in the foothills to bustling downtown corridors. Wherever you need to go in Pasadena and beyond, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

Pasadena Driving School Locations

We know you have a busy schedule. This is why Coastline offers a number of convenient options for lesson locations, including home, work, or school pick up. (This may come especially in handy for high school students!) In some cases, we can even drop you off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of Pasadena once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

Lessons will begin at a convenient Pasadena location. You will be able to see our meeting points once you begin your search for driving lesson availability.

Safety Lives in Pasadena

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

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

Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Our behind-the-wheel lessons are great for teens needing the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons required by the State of California for a license. By taking lessons with Coastline, you'll have the skills and confidence to pass your California driving test and get on the road in Pasadena!

Driving Lessons for Adults

In addition to driving lessons for teenagers, Coastline also offers lessons for adults seeking to become safer and more confident drivers in their everyday lives. Whether it's your first time driving in Pasadena or you're looking to practice for an upcoming California driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

Pasadena’s Top Driving Instructors

Coastline's hiring standards and training program go above and beyond to ensure your and your child's safety when in the car. All Coastline instructors undergo multiple background checks and complete a rigorous training program to help ensure their readiness and knowledge in the lesson. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing Pasadena's top driving educators!

Two-Hour Lessons

A typical Coastline lesson is two hours long, adhering to the California state standard of three, two-hour lessons for all teenaged drivers. Your lesson time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

Will I Pass My Road Test?

Good, prepared, and confident drivers pass their road test. Because of this, we focus on developing and mastering core skills first, including basic driving maneuvers, residential driving, commercial driving, and highway driving! Once you're confident in these skills, we'll help guide you through the road test by explaining the testing process from beginning to end, including administering a mock driving exam during one of your last lessons!

How Many Lessons Do I Need?

Every driver's needs and progress differ, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you. Note, all minors in Los Angeles and in California are required to take 6 total hours of professional driving instruction. (Need more practice? Not a problem! Contact our Support Team to learn about our five-lesson packages!)

Our Car, Our Insurance

Coastline provides all the tools and materials you need for your lessons, including a vehicle, certified Pasadena instructor, and insurance! All you need to bring is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of each lesson session, your instructor will complete a lesson report which will summarize the skills you have mastered and those that need more practice. You'll also get a personalized message with helpful tips and resources to study and try between your lessons, meaning you can maximize your practice time!

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.

Driving instructors serving Pasadena

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.

Stephanie L.

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...

1,000+ Lessons

Instructor Trainer

Eric T.

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...

Instructor Trainer

Speaks Japanese

800+ Lessons

Anthony P.

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...

100+ Lessons

Yvette R.

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...

Nannan Z.

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...

Speaks Mandarin

David F.

David attended California State University at Los Angeles and the Art Center in Pasadena. David was in the film industry for 25 years. He taught at another driving school prior to working with Coastline. He loves teaching and it is very rewarding and... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Daziel Javier I.

Daziel Rodriguez is a professional educator with twenty years of experience in the music industry and schools ranging from jazz to classical to pop music and having to drive the last thirteen years and counting in the Los Angeles/ Pasadena area learn... Read more...

Coleman A.

Coleman Albright has over 12 years of driving experience along with 3 years of driving for Amazon Delivery where he learned how to work in all different kinds of challenging environments, whether it was in the country or city. He also has experience ... Read more...

Daniel T.

As a working professional, Daniel Teeter has many years of experience driving in some of the busiest areas of the U.S. in cars and trucks while avoiding accidents and traffic tickets. His mission is to teach others how to do the same. He currently re... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Michael F.

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...

200+ Lessons

Jennifer B.

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...

200+ Lessons

Scott B.

With over 35 years of driving experience, Scott brings a calm, confident, and friendly approach to every lesson, drawing on the 15 years he spent running his own business before transitioning into driver training. These strengths continue to shape th... 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 California. 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.