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How to Get Your License in Santa Rosa

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 Rosa Driving School

If you're a teen or adult looking to take the next step towards getting your driver's license in Santa Rosa, Coastline is here for you! From Petaluma to Sebastopol, Coastline’s certified, professional driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you to be a safe and confident driver for life.

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About Coastline

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

Learn more about our Santa Rosa driver education programs below!

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

He was my first experience with a professional driving instructor, and he was amazing. He was kind, empathetic, trustworthy, and trusting. For someone who has barely any experience driving behind the wheel, I left my lesson upbeat and confident in myself!

Isabel, Petaluma

He did a great job and he was very patient and helpful. I feel very confident in my driving ability and what I need to work on.

Evan, Sebastopol

Very nice and good driving instructor! I would recommend him for any new and nervous upcoming drivers can't wait to work with him again.

Keoni, Santa Rosa

Great instructor, calm and friendly but also gives good serious advice. Would highly recommend him to anyone who wants the best!

Ignacio, Santa Rosa

Click here to read more Coastline reviews.

Driving Lesson Packages in Santa Rosa

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.

$499 $585

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.

$809 $935

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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 Rosa and surrounding areas

Santa Rosa is a great place to practice driving! Coastline offers lessons throughout the Santa Rosa region, from residential roads all the way to the freeway. Wherever you need to go in Santa Rosa and beyond, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

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

Safety Lives Santa Rosa

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 in Santa Rosa!

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

Santa Rosa'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 Rosa'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 freeway 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 Santa Rosa 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 Rosa 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 Rosa

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.

Matt B.

Matt has over 30 years experience as a professional driver in school buses and charter buses. He spent many of those years teaching new bus drivers the skills they needed to drive safely. Now he wants to pass on that skill and experience to a new ge... Read more...

Jace K.

Jace is passionate, patient, and has 27+ years of driving experience. He prides himself on being a safe driver and looks forward to teaching students the skills needed to be the same. Read more...

Yury K.

Yury has a passion for digital art, music, and especially safe driving. He's ready to share his 10+ years of experience, adapting to your learning styles and needs. Read more...

John P. S.

John likes to climb in his car and visit new places. That's a freedom he wants to share with his students as they learn to drive. He's here to help you build good habits that will last a lifetime. Read more...

Jeffrey A.

Jeffrey discovered his passion for teaching at age 16. He brings a calm, interactive style of teaching to a lesson. Read more...

Kenny N.

Kenny has been driving for over thirty years. After he had taught his own children how to drive, he has been inspired to teach other young adults to do so as well, making sure they are safe and careful drivers. He loves to teach others and is a passi... Read more...

Joshua M.

Joshua brings over 30 years of licensed driving experience to his role as a Coastline Academy Driving Instructor. From his military career and beyond, he has held a multitude of instructor roles working with different skill confidence levels. One of ... Read more...

Rauno S.

Rauno likes to brake so smoothly that his passengers fill with confidence in his safe driving, corner so smoothly that his passengers know he's guiding the car to their destination safely. That's the confidence he wants to share with his students as... Read more...

Joseph C.

Joseph recalls what it was like to get his drivers license when he was sixteen. He felt excited to join the world in a bigger way! Joseph is originally from the ultimate car culture, Los Angeles. One of Joseph’s first jobs was in the film industry,... Read more...

Leonard T.

Leonard has been driving cars for over thirty years with experiences in the US Army, US Air Force and in the police department. In the US military, Leonard has driven Humvees in convoys in Iraq and in rural and urban areas. Leonard has the knowledge ... Read more...

Thuon C.

Thuon Chen was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and came to the United States when he was 5 years old. Thuon studied English Literature at UC Berkeley, and worked as a computer programmer for 15 years, and traveled the world, before becoming a school teacher... Read more...

Clennel P.

Clennel Perry prides himself on being a defensive driver. Over the years the roads, they have become very congested, and it is imperative to have those skills as well, along with offensive skills. 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.