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 Redwood City offer a balanced learning environment perfect for new drivers. The city’s numerous quiet, residential neighborhoods provide a calm setting to master fundamental skills like steering, braking, and parking. This low-stress start helps build a strong foundation of control and confidence before students progress to more challenging traffic scenarios.
Once the basics are comfortable, lessons can expand to include major local freeways such as US-101 and I-280. Navigating these routes is essential for learning to merge, maintain speed, and handle lane changes safely. Practice drives toward nearby communities like Menlo Park and Palo Alto introduce varied traffic flows and intersection types, preparing students for diverse driving conditions throughout San Mateo 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 primary focus is to instill safe, defensive driving habits that last a lifetime. We are dedicated to helping every student not just pass their test, but also become a poised and responsible driver, ready for any journey ahead.
In addition to teaching driving, Martyn is a professional musician and music teacher. Read more...
Maria is a retired postal carrier who’s gone 30 years without being in a single crash. She is enthusiastic about teaching you to drive defensively and being ready to pass the driving exam. She served as a driving trainer for the Postal Service. She's... 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...
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...
Anthony resides in the San Jose area and has been driving for 19 years. He recently obtained his CDL A license in May of 2023 and has been enjoying the challenges of driving tractor/trailers. Anthony enjoys teaching and coaching others by sharing h... Read more...
With over 20 years of experience driving cars and riding motorcycles in various conditions, coupled with a decade of mechanical repair experience, Andrew is a driving instructor who can effectively balance theory and techniques with real-world applic... Read more...
Tam has over 20 years of driving experience and brings strong practical knowledge to his role as a driving instructor. He spent many years driving 5–6 hours a day as a contractor, gaining valuable experience in different road and weather conditions. ... Read more...
Working in a cycling academy for four years, David excels in guiding students of all ages to confidently navigate traffic, fostering their safety and excellence while enjoying the process. 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...
Meet Greg, a Bay Area native with 40 years of safe driving experience. As a marketer, he helps brands resonate with consumers. As an instructor, he communicates critical driving principals, rules and strategies that result in actionable guidance. As ... 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...
James is recently retired from a career in public safety after having served the community for 26 years. He has over 32 years of driving experience and is committed to helping make the roads safer for everyone. Besides his passion for driving, his ea... Read more...
Diana wants to help teens and adults build essential driving skills and overcome their fears, fostering safe, confident drivers who embrace both freedom and responsibility. Whether in education or driver’s instruction, Diana’s mission remains clear: ... Read more...
Jenny was born and raised in San Francisco. She earned a BS in Computer Science from UCSB, spent over five years in training and development in retail operations, and now works full time as a pastry chef. She became a driving instructor to give stude... 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.
