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.
Driving lessons in Santa Monica offer a unique blend of coastal and urban driving experiences. Situated on the scenic coastline of Los Angeles County, this iconic city provides a diverse landscape for new drivers. Learners can begin by mastering fundamental skills on quieter residential streets before gradually advancing to more complex environments, all within a vibrant and well-known part of the region.
The driving curriculum naturally progresses to handling busier conditions, including navigating the famous Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) and managing the terminus of the I-10 freeway. These experiences are vital for developing highway driving skills. Practice drives toward neighboring communities like Venice and Malibu expose students to varied traffic flows, from beachside congestion to winding coastal roads, building a well-rounded set of abilities.
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 instructors are dedicated to building confident, safe drivers who are comfortable behind the wheel in any situation. The goal is to ensure every student not only passes their driving test but also gains the practical knowledge needed to safely navigate the local streets and the greater metropolitan area for years to come.
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...
Gerardo brings over 20 years of driving experience in Los Angeles and approaches each lesson with a calm, positive, and patient teaching style. He has instructed more than 1,500 driving lessons and is committed to helping students build both confiden... Read more...
Candice has been in the driving industry for over 18 years. She’s currently working as a professional driver with a large corporation and has received an award for the past 15 years of safe driving. Driving brings her joy and she’s excited to teach s... Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Luis Martinez is a 32-year-old bilingual driving instructor fluent in English and Spanish, with 7 years of experience teaching drivers throughout the San Fernando Valley. He recently joined Coastline Academy, where he is dedicated to helping students... 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...
Chris is a father that strives to make the next generation great, safe, and confident drivers. Read more...
With over 35 years of driving experience, Scott brings a calm, confident, and friendly approach to every lesson, drawing on the 15 years he spent running his own business before transitioning into driver training. These strengths continue to shape th... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
