Before you can take your written test at the DMV, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate.
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.
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.
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.
Driving lessons in Santa Ana provide an excellent environment for building core driving skills. The city features a blend of quiet residential neighborhoods perfect for mastering fundamentals like vehicle control, right-of-way rules, and parking. This calm setting allows new drivers to gain confidence behind the wheel before advancing to more dynamic traffic situations on the city's multi-lane surface streets.
Once comfortable with local roads, lessons progress to include navigating major thoroughfares and freeways like I-5 and CA-55. This practical experience is essential for learning to merge, maintain proper following distance, and adapt to higher speeds safely. Driving routes toward nearby Tustin or Irvine introduces learners to diverse traffic patterns, preparing them for any driving challenge across Orange 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 ultimate mission is to empower students with the defensive driving techniques and sound judgment needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on transforming instruction into lasting confidence, ensuring every driver is prepared for the road ahead.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Paul is a very caring and respectful person. He has experience driving school and coach busses. Safety is extremely important to him. Read more...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
This calm, friendly professional is from San Francisco and brings extensive experience in the automotive field. With a master’s degree in education, it is thrilling to help steer you toward your driving goals. After managing an autobody shop, they tr... 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jo Ann worked in fire and police for 36 years and is excited to get you on the road! 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Carl Bratschko is a seasoned driving instructor with over 20 years of driving experience. As a reserve firefighter who has driven emergency vehicles, Carl brings a unique blend of calm, expertise, and quick decision-making to his teaching. He became ... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rey is a retired Sheriff’s Deputy and current high school baseball coach who enjoys teaching. Read more...
Christopher Felix is a driving instructor with over eight years of experience teaching traffic school, driver’s education, and behind-the-wheel training throughout Orange County and the Inland Empire. He is passionate about helping students become sa... Read more...
" Professional Driving instructor With 21 years Of Experience, Who Loves helping new drivers succeed. Taking the approach to keeping lessons enjoyable and informative, focusing on building skills and confidence in a supportive setting." 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:
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