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

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San Gabriel Valley Driving School

Name: Coastline Academy - San Gabriel Valley
Address: 963 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91722, Covina, CA, 91722, US
Telephone: (800) 489-1896

It’s time to take control of the steering wheel in San Gabriel Valley! Whether you are an adult or teen, Coastline's San Gabriel Valley-based professional, certified driving instructors will help you become a safe and confident driver for life. Serving Pasadena to Covina and everywhere in between, Coastline is ready and eager to teach you how to drive!

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Courses offered

California Teen Drivers Ed

Confident Parent Driver Coach Course

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About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and recognized by the following Los Angeles organizations:

Learn more about our LA driver education programs below!

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Licensed instructors

Dual-control vehicles

Flexible scheduling

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Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $87

Get the Online Course Free

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

Save $134

Recommended for New Drivers

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

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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

$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

$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

$209

Save $47

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

$956

$909

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 in San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas

San Gabriel Valley is a great place to practice driving! Our lessons can take you all over the region, from the quiet streets of Diamond Bar to Monterey Park and Alhambra. Wherever you need to go in Los Angeles, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

San Gabriel Valley 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 Los Angeles once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

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

Safety Lives in San Gabriel Valley

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 Los Angeles!

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 LA or you're looking to practice for an upcoming California driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

San Gabriel Valley’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 LA'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 LA 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 San Gabriel Valley

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.

Glen V.

Glen has taught over 2,300 driving lessons to students in the Los Angeles area and he is excited about helping you become a safe and responsible driver. Read more...

Speaks Dutch

800+ 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...

Jim H.

Jim has been a drive instructor since 2013. He has taught thousands of students how to drive or improve on their driving ability. Engaging, fun and calm under stress, he has very quick reflexes and has your safety in mind. Read more...

Speaks Japanese

2,000+ Lessons

Carmela R.

Carmela has been a teacher for over 24 years.She is patient, fun, and cares about her students. Her teaching skills help new drivers feel confident and comfortable. . Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Instructor Trainer

2,000+ Lessons

Ian K.

Ian has been all over southern California, and has seen first-hand the importance of safe driving. He has a passion for passing on the wisdom he has accumulated and is determined to create more responsible drivers on the road. Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Sylvanus N.

Sylvanus has been driving for 12 years, with 5 of these years being a Commercial driver license holder. Sylvanus graduated from the University of Maryland and is ready to help you become a safer driver. Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Instructor Trainer

Courtnee A.

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...

Instructor Trainer

1,000+ Lessons

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

Patrick K.

In Patrick's 32 year career with United Parcel Service, he was awarded 23 consecutive years of safe driving. He was an on-route daily delivery driver and a driver trainer. Utilizing his Cultural Anthropology degree and the people skills he aquired ... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

1,000+ Lessons

Manager

Armand T.

Armand T. grew up in Riverside County and has been driving since he was 16 years old. His first job entailed driving customers home while their vehicles were being repaired at a local car dealership. He is extremely patient, and knowledgeable when it... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

Speaks Greek

1,000+ Lessons

Ryan H.

Ryan has been a Music Teacher for almost 30 years. He now sees the car as a musical instrument and would love to guide you to play tastefully and and in tune! Read more...

500+ Lessons

Steven L.

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...

500+ Lessons

Steve S.

Steve has spent a lifetime as a photographic business owner; is college educated and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Semi-retired he is currently a teaching docent with over 4,000 hours at Lyon Air Museum. Teaching and educating are equally important. Read more...

200+ Lessons

Rosemary M.

Rosemary has been a driver for the past 12 years. Starting off at LAX airport driving on the airplane runways/tarmacs, to now being entrusted to drive children of all ages to school while working for The YMCA. She hopes to reduce the amount of distra... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

500+ Lessons

Paul C.

Paul has over 15 years experience navigating the road between the California coasts to the Snowy weather in Colorado, and in Toronto, Canada. He drives with a family first mindset and enjoys swimming, bike riding with family, and plays the Ukulele. Read more...

200+ Lessons

Jislaine C.

Jislaine loves driving and the freedom it gives. She believes driving is fun and it is her goal everyday when she gets behind the wheel to drive in a manner that at the end the day gets everyone in her car and anyone she passes the opportunity to mak... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Riley S.

Riley has a love for teaching and being around people. She has always taken pride in being a safe and well-rounded driver and hopes to help others feel the same way about themselves. She is kind, patient, detail-oriented and compassionate while also ... Read more...

100+ 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

Adnan K.

On a traffic light green means go and yellow means yield, but on a banana it’s the exact opposite. Green means hold on, yellow means go ahead, and red means where did you get that banana at? Read more...

200+ Lessons

Qinmei Y.

Driving should be a comfortable activity, with habitual acts of precautions and Qinmei (May) would love to help you learn how to do so! Read more...

Speaks Mandarin

200+ Lessons

Sandrine B.

Sandrine, originally from Martinique in the French Caribbean, is an experienced driver with 13 years of practice, having learned stick-shift in France and automatic in Los Angeles. She is also a professional dancer, performing in music videos, live s... Read more...

Speaks French

200+ Lessons

Jimmy D.

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...

200+ 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

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

Askari F.

After a lifetime of teaching violin, Askari earned his BA in Music from California Institute of the Arts. Askari quickly distinguished himself as one of the top instructors in Los Angeles. Read more...

Eddy C.

A lifelong Angeleno, Eddy has been working with or around vehicles for years. His understanding of vehicle dynamics, motion, and momentum is honed by years of instructing and riding motorcycles in the canyons of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades. Read more...

Speaks Spanish

500+ Lessons

Byron C.

Byron brings a passion to instruction and a smile to work every single day. He is a light of positivity and endurance that shines in each lesson. Previously tasked with operating heavy machinery in the labyrinth that is LAX, Byron brings a very attun... Read more...

500+ Lessons

Lorena N.

Hello out there! Can you already feel the wind blowing through your hair as you drive down the road? Kind of? Not really, yet? Here to help you become a safe, defensive driver out there in the world. This time is important for you as it is not only e... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

200+ Lessons

Delilah A.

Delilah has driven all over California as well as Nevada, Arizona, and south of the border. Being an IHSS provider since 2018, taught her to be responsible with other needs and time management skills. Read more...

100+ Lessons

Kyrsta C.

Kyrsta's been teaching and mentoring for over 15 years and driving since she was 15½. Now combining the two to help new drivers feel safe, confident, and steady behind the wheel. Kyrsta's learned to drive in Long Beach and LA and still remembers the ... Read more...

Fiona K.

Fiona Kerr grew up in New Jersey, she has also lived in New England, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. Fiona found a deep love for house plants, especially succulents, on her move to southern California in 2011. Two years ago, Fiona completed a... Read more...

Robert D.

As a highly conceptual instructor, I greatly enjoy communicating with my student and witness them fully grasping defensive driving capabilities with confidence. Read more...

1,000+ Lessons

Hector L.

Hector has 25 years driving experience, knows how to work with teenagers, has a good driving record, and he will be a great fit for your son, daughter, or yourself. Read more...

Speaks Spanish

100+ Lessons

Kha D.

Kha is a easy-going car enthusiast with 15 years of driving experience. He is an experienced driver that is committed to teaching others not just how to operate a car but also how to navigate real world scenarios with awareness and skill. His goal is... Read more...

Speaks Vietnamese

Regis M.

Regis has been instructing since the 80's and is truly an expert in the field. A lifelong learner, Regis always incorporates new techniques that work for students into his craft. His teaching skills are not only informed by decades of instruction but... Read more...

Milan S.

Milan Shah has covered a lot of miles under different driving conditions while driving an Uber. He has improved his defensive and predictive driving skills as a result and is happy to pass it on to the new drivers to make driving safer for all on the... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Ina T.

Ina brings decades of driving experience and a background in Higher Education. She is dedicated to helping drivers become safe and confident on the road. Her teaching style is friendly and encouraging. Read more...

Anthony B.

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...

100+ Lessons

Brandon C.

After completing his BA in English at Fresno State University, Brandon trained under longtime driving instructors at AAA Driving School in San Diego. Years later, he moved to Bakker's Driving School, where he honed his ability to translate high level... Read more...

2,000+ Lessons

Paul F.

Paul is a very caring and respectful person. He has experience driving school and coach busses. Safety is extremely important to him. Read more...

Carlos P.

Even before earning his BS in Sociology from UC Irvine, Carlos worked as an educator with High School students for LAUSD. With a background in non-profit social work, Carlos brings an irreplaceable empathy to driving instruction that is so often miss... Read more...

Christina M.

Christina Morales-Grace is a seasoned driver with years of experience navigating California’s roads—from Southern California freeways to Northern California cities. With a calm, supportive approach and a background in both professional driving and in... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Christopher O.

Chris Ostergard has been a stuntman and driver for a little over 10 years. Growing up as wild kid skateboarding, playing lacrosse, making music and working backstage in the school theater he found himself doing live stunt shows in China. Where he lea... Read more...

Alexander V.

Although Alexander Vigier was born and raised in LA, he lived five years in Italy and two in Argentina and had the good fortune of having a father who was a rally driver and taught him everything he needed to know about driving. He also speaks four l... Read more...

Daniel D.

Daniel is a Southern California native with a background in film production and experience as an assistant director. He brings patience, clear communication, and a calm teaching style to help students build lasting confidence behind the wheel. Read more...

Tharendra S.

Tharendra Shrestha is an experienced driver and instructor based in Ontario, CA, who is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge of safe driving practices. With a background in rideshare and delivery services such as Uber, DoorDash, and Amazo... Read more...

Speaks Hindi

Merry M.

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...

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

Dunbar B.

Dunbar gets constant praise for his warm demeanor and approachable attitude, something that he honed as a probation officer working with minors. He also holds a masters degree in Sociology from California State University Dominguez Hills. His lived e... Read more...

100+ Lessons

Michael D.

Michael is an experienced driving instructor with 40 plus years of driving experience and 8 years of experience teaching both high school students and adult drivers. He focuses on building safe, confident, and responsible drivers through patient, cle... Read more...

Scott H.

Scott has been driving the busy roads and freeways of So CA for over thirty years, and has been a driving instructor for over nine years. He takes a calm approach, setting nervous students at ease. Read more...

Erick C.

I’m a motivated and hardworking individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills. I take pride in being reliable, respectful, and always willing to learn. I’m currently focused on growing professionally and pursuing a career where I ca... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Chris P.

Christopher Perez is a professional educator with over 10 years of experience teaching soccer and basketball and has spent over 10 years driving in both urban and rural settings, having grown up in The Valley driving in the canyons, track, and even r... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Timothy S.

Tim is an experienced driver as well as an actor. He has a joy for teaching that he found working for performing arts summer camps. He is originally from Michigan and has lived in 5 different cities around California. Read more...

John P.

John Pierce brings a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to his role as a driving instructor at Coastline Academy. With three years of experience behind the wheel as a professional educator, John is known for his calm presence and ability to connect ... Read more...

Alexander T.

Alex brings over 35 years of driving experience and a strong commitment to safety on the road. As a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff Sergeant, he spent approximately 20 years training new deputies as both a field training officer and academy instru... Read more...

Speaks Spanish

Josh S.

With over 20 years of driving experience and an M1 motorcycle license, Josh brings a fun, relatable approach to teaching while prioritizing road safety and student comfort. As a parent and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, he values patience, focus, an... Read more...

Daniel L.

He has over 30 years of driving experience and a lifelong passion for cars, especially those with manual transmissions. He learned to drive stick during the winter of his sophomore year in college in a Mitsubishi 3000GT and has since owned nine cars—... Read more...

Speaks Korean

Speaks Spanish

Speaks Portuguese

Dina J.

Dina is a dedicated driving instructor with a strong background in education and over a decade of professional driving experience. She holds AA and BA degrees in Education and a Supervisor Certification through LAUSD. With 13 years as a Lead Heavy Bu... Read more...

Michael Z.

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...

Jonathan B.

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...

Stephen C.

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...

Catherine S.

Catherine earned an undergraduate degree in psychology, a Master degree in Theology and another Master degree in Education with Master level studies in Counseling Psychology. The welfare of all people is Catherine’s primary focus and this is demonstr... Read more...

Yolanda A.

Yolanda is a native of California. Driving experience of over 30 years. She has prior teaching and tutoring skills that has prompted her with the patience and diligence in being a valuable driving instructor. Read more...

Travis B.

Travis has been driving for over 20 years. He graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree and worked for many years as a substitute teacher. He now has been a driving instructor for over 2 years and enjoys being able to continue gu... Read more...

Sean L.

Sean has worked for the state of California for 20 years and currently holds the position as a Heavy Equipment Operator/ Trainer with CalTrans. He also has Class A and M1 licenses. He enjoys being an instructor as well and hopes to pass on the safe d... Read more...

Bob Y.

Bob has a driving experience of over 50 years. He was honored to be able to speak at local high schools to students with the MADD organization. Bob is a very polite and affable instructor. He enjoys what he does and looks forward to making an impact ... Read more...

Pete D.

Pete is a native Californian who has been instructing for over 4 decades. His passion for driving and motor-sports have enabled him to train and help drivers at many levels. He feels new drivers benefit from patient, encouraging and knowledgeable in... Read more...

Jay L.

Jay has been driving for over 10 years. Occasionally he drives rally where he has learned to operate both manual and sequential transmissions. The importance of driving cautiously and being able to control every aspect of a vehicle is what he wants t... Read more...

Jeff S.

Jeff has been driving over 40 years and is native to Orange County . He looks forward to working with new and current drivers. During his lessons having fun while becoming a safe and confident driver is a goal that Jeff sets for all his students. App... Read more...

Jeff F.

Jeff is an Orange County native. He is an extremely patient and understanding instructor. He has over 40 years of driving experience and hopes to pass along all of his wisdom to new drivers. He tries to make lessons very informative while also enjoya... Read more...

Hong T.

Hong immigrated from Vietnam in 1978 and graduated from Irvine High School in 1978 and went on to attend College for business administration. Hong worked at Oakley for 10 years as a lead supervisor. Besides working at Varsity, Hong currently works fo... Read more...

Hannah V.

Hannah is an instructor with the passion for empowering students to become confident and responsible drivers. With a background in teaching high-adventure activities like rock climbing and ATVing through the Boy Scouts of America, she brings a unique... Read more...

Edgar G.

Edgar is an instructor with over seven years of experience. He has a patient teaching style and likes to share his passion for driving with students. Edgar has worked with a diverse range of drivers and prioritizes safety and confidence on the road. ... Read more...

Dan Y.

Dan has many years of driving experience. He has previously worked in the insurance industry for over 33 years. He is very patient and provides a healthy positive attitude during lessons. Dan enjoys being able to interact with students and pass alon... Read more...

Chris M.

Chris has been driving in Southern California for over 40 years. He enjoys teaching his students the responsibilities of being on the road, hoping he can help steer their skills in the right direction. Chris believes his unassuming attitude towards d... Read more...

Brandon G.

Brandon G. Has over 5 years of experience as a driving instructor. He also has over 20 years working with youths in education and sports. Read more...

Ann H.

Ann has over 40 years of experience behind the wheel and has been an instructor for over 3 years. During lessons she strives for students to know the responsibility of being on the road. Her main goal is to teach all her students how to safely drive ... Read more...

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...

David P.

David has spent more than 20 years in transportation and vehicle operations. While attending university, he worked as a driver for the USC Campus Cruiser program. He later earned his U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License and operated sailboats and power... Read more...

Brandon B.

Freddie is a new teacher but with 20+ years of driving experience. He's patient, adaptable to learning styles, friendly, and humorous. Currently Freddie also works with Graduations and guiding students for their big day. Before driving, Freddie worke... Read more...

Lenny S.

Lenny has been driving for nearly 30 years and prides himself on being a safe, patient, and aware driver. He also years of experience driving throughout the Los Angeles area for work, giving him experience navigating freeways, streets, neighborhoods,... Read more...

Isaiah H.

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...

Nolan B.

Nolan recently moved to California from Minnesota and brings a background in customer service, delivery, and moving work into his role as a driving instructor. As a musician and creative, he values patience, communication, and helping students build ... Read more...

Andy N.

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...

Wayne C.

After graduating with a BA in Filmmaking from Loyola Marymount University, Wayne embarked on Primo's training program to quickly become one of the most reviewed instructors in Los Angeles. Wayne credits his ability to relate to students as the ... Read more...

Panda P.

Panda brings a unique blend of professional driving experience, teaching, and mindfulness into every lesson. She has held a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for over 10 years giving her extensive real-world experience operating vehicles safely and ... Read more...

Thomas B.

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...

Trisha R.

Trisha is a dedicated homeschooling mother of three with over 20 years of experience nurturing and educating young minds. Her passion for safety and her commitment to empowering the next generation make her an exceptional driving instructor. Having p... 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.