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 Santa Barbara offer a balanced environment to build a strong foundation for safe driving. The city's many quiet residential neighborhoods provide a low-stress setting ideal for mastering the basics, from steering control to smooth braking. This initial practice helps build the confidence necessary to safely navigate busier downtown areas and interact with city traffic and pedestrians.
As skills develop, students will progress to driving on major local roads and the US-101 freeway. This experience is critical for learning how to merge, change lanes at higher speeds, and manage freeway traffic. Practicing on routes toward nearby Goleta and Montecito exposes learners to diverse traffic patterns, fully preparing them for the range of conditions found throughout Santa Barbara 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 new driver with the defensive driving skills and practical knowledge needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We are committed to turning instruction into real-world confidence behind the wheel.
Rick teaches with Aloha and patience. As a kindergarten-college level educator from Hawaii, Rick designs custom lessons based on student skill level and experience. Read more...
If you're looking for an easy-going, patient driving instructor, you've come to the right place. With years of experience in his pocket, he confidently teaches in English or Spanish. Read more...
Michael has decades of safe driving experience in Southern and Central California. While he is focused and attentive on the road, Michael is also a people person that is easy to get along with. As a professional field scientist, Michael has been tra... Read more...
Mike H has been driving over 50 years and teaching/ treating for over 40 years. He has a passion for driving on trips, hiking, bike riding and pickleball! He is most comfortable in a one-on-one situation and that’s what led him to become a chiropract... Read more...
Adam began his career in emergency medicine as a Navy Corpsman and Paramedic, where he trained medical interns and residents in invasive, life-saving procedures. His early focus on leadership and mentorship shaped the rest of his career. After moving... 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.
