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
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
Driving lessons in Perris offer a balanced environment ideal for new drivers. The city's quiet residential streets provide a calm space to master basic car control without heavy traffic. As skills improve, students can move to local thoroughfares to practice interacting with other vehicles. This gradual approach builds a strong foundation for safe, confident driving.
Once comfortable, training expands to include more dynamic scenarios. Students gain essential experience on major routes like the I-215 freeway, learning to merge and navigate at higher speeds. Driving towards nearby Menifee or Moreno Valley introduces different traffic patterns, preparing learners for the varied road conditions found 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 goal 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 lasts long after the test.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I worked in the hospitality industry for the first 25yrs of my working career. The ability to accommodate others has never been difficult. With this mind set I have trained many young people steps of service within the industry. From fine dining est... 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...
Andrew Newell is an educator at heart who is passionate about helping others build confidence and learn at their own pace. As a driving instructor, he creates a calm, supportive environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged. He works ste... Read more...
I am happy to be working with my students to become the safest drivers they can be! 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...
Neal has over 10 years driving experience, including driving flatbed tow trucks, box vans, wheelchair/gurney vans, truck and trailer, and several years of drifting experience on the racetrack. 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...
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...
Jo Ann worked in fire and police for 36 years and is excited to get you on the road! 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...
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...
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...
Thomas has been a driving instructor since long before it was his official title, he started with teaching both his sons how to drive. With a background as a former middle and high school teacher, mentorship has always been at the heart of what he do... 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...
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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