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How to Get Your License in Santa Clarita

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Santa Clarita Driving School

Do you need to learn to drive? Whether you’re a teen looking to get your first license or an adult with a new commute on the 5, Coastline is here to help you become a safe and confident driver for life. Come learn to drive with our Santa Clarita-based certified driving instructors. From Castaic to Canyon Country, Coastline’s professional driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you!

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About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and recognized by the following California and Santa Clarita organizations:

Learn more about our Santa Clarita driver education programs below!

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

He's an amazing instructor. He makes the lessons enjoyable as well as overall being an incredible teacher. I highly recommend for new student drivers.

Jodie, Canyon Country

I highly recommend him. He was an excellent instructor. He was always punctual, patient, and provided thorough instruction. He also gave great pointers for the actual exam. I felt comfortable and confident learning to drive with him.

Dylan, Valencia

He was super thorough with what I may need some improvement on. He also helped me improve and see what I was doing wrong without making it too complicated.

Jessel, Santa Clarita

He was amazing! I learned so much while having fun and having a good experience. He was very detailed, and methodical. He taught me so much over a short period of time.

Jonah, Los Angeles

Click here to read more Coastline reviews.

Driving Lesson Packages in Santa Clarita

Drivers Ed Course Only

Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.

$60

Get the Online Course Free

Save $86

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

$529 $615

Advanced Package, Biggest Discount

Save $126

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.

$859 $985

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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 Santa Clarita and surrounding areas

Santa Clarita is a great place to practice driving! Wherever you need to go in Santa Clarita, Valencia, or Newhall, Coastline will guide your driving education from residential roads to the freeway!

Santa Clarita 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 or those attending CalArts!) In some cases, we can even drop you off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of Santa Clarita once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

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

Safety Lives Santa Clarita

We go above and beyond expectations to provide a safe learning experience.

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!

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

Santa Clarita'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 Santa Clarita'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! Yes, that might include having to park at your local, busy Vons! 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita 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 masters 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 Santa Clarita

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.

Rick W.

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...

Donnell H.

Donnell is very patient, passionate, and eager to help with your driving needs. Read more...

Noel F.

Noel has 15 years of driving experience, both from regular driving and as a delivery driver for Amazon, having experience of general safety and attentiveness on the road ahead. Read more...

Kevin M.

With over 30 years driving experience, Kevin is considered an expert in drivers safety and awareness. With enthusiasm and creativity, Kevin enjoys developing the skills of new drivers necessary to ensure their safety, as well as, the safety of others... Read more...

Eduard H.

Ed was born and raised in Armenia, where he served two years in the military. Afterwards, he attended Yerevan State University to major in genetics. Upon moving to America, however, his passion for cars and desire to teach others motivated him to wor... Read more...

Daniel T.

As a working professional, Daniel Teeter has many years of experience driving in some of the busiest areas of the U.S. in cars and trucks while avoiding accidents and traffic tickets. His mission is to teach others how to do the same. He currently re... Read more...

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...

Michael R.

Mike is a University of Kentucky graduate where he earned a bachelors degree in telecommunications and minored in music. In 2008, he moved to Los Angeles California to pursue a career in music. That pursuit landed him numerous performances with bands... Read more...

Gerald H.

Gerald has a lot of experience driving, and has been doing it for a long time! He has a clean record, and taught both of his kids to drive. He believes in safety first, knowledge, correct execution, and having fun while doing it! Read more...

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...

Kevin S.

Kevin has over four years of experience as a driving instructor and more than 10 years of driving experience. Kevin is an avid sports fan, additionally he enjoys traveling, movies/shows, music, video games and openness to new hobbies. He enjoys drivi... Read more...

Ellie W.

Ellie Wells has been a driving instructor since 2022. When not on the roads, she's a writer, filmmaker, and loves thrifting, nature and travel. Read more...

Larry P.

Larry takes the time to listen, build confidence, and ensure every student fully understands the critical skills they’re learning—because driving isn’t just about passing a test, it’s about staying safe for life. Let’s hit the road—safely, confident... Read more...

Julio C.

Julio is a Palmdale native, he has over 15 year of driving experience and heavy duty driving as well. He is patient and kind and teaches with kindness. Read more...

Patrick T.

Patrick is very friendly and loves being around people. He is from Cameroun in West Africa. He is very passionate about travelling, especially road trips. He speaks English , French and a little Chinese. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Read more...

Renecia S.

Renecia is a calm, positive, and straightforward individual with a strong sense of purpose to teach safe and knowledgeable information towards driving. As a daily commuter for business, schooling, and leisure; as well as having the ability to drive u... Read more...

Sonia C.

Sonia 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 make i... Read more...

Santiago D.

Santiago Drake is a husband and father of 2 children. He is a former television news editor with 25 years in the business. He coaches youth basketball and serves in his local church. He enjoys visiting local restaurants and trying different foods. He... Read more...

Vicky M.

Vicky has 22 yrs of driving experience as well as over 9 years of instructing fitness classes. She likes to keep lessons fun, informative and most importantly safe in order to create confident and safe drivers. She wants her students to drive, thrive... Read more...

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...

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.