Steps to Getting Your License
Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
If you are between 15 and 17½ years old, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate before taking your written test at the DMV.
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.
Book now to get the times you want. You'll need your permit at every lesson.
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.
Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$514
$626
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$574
$686
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$944
$1103
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Additional packages to fit your specific needs
Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test.
9 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Home pickup included
Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
Road test with our car
Meet at pickup point
Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.
$60
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
More info$349
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$549
$524
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Driving lessons in South El Monte provide a practical start in the San Gabriel Valley. Situated within Los Angeles County, the city offers a varied training environment. New drivers can begin on quieter neighborhood streets to build confidence with basic maneuvers, while commercial zones offer practice in navigating busier intersections and parking lots.
As skills advance, lessons expand to include major freeways like I-10 and CA-60, which are essential for regional travel. Practicing on these routes and on busy surface streets toward El Monte or Rosemead prepares students for heavier traffic flow and complex driving scenarios they will encounter daily.
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 focus on building defensive driving habits for a lifetime of safety. The goal is to give every student the confidence to handle local streets and the complex freeway system independently.
Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Daziel Rodriguez is a professional educator with twenty years of experience in the music industry and schools ranging from jazz to classical to pop music and having to drive the last thirteen years and counting in the Los Angeles/ Pasadena area learn... Read more...
He began his transportation career with Greyhound in 1988, where he worked until 1990. In April 1990, he joined FedEx and built a 35-year career in package delivery, driver training, and operations. Throughout his career, he delivered packages, loade... Read more...
Matthew Hastings is a professional driving instructor with over a decade of experience behind the wheel and a lifelong passion for helping people grow. A Pasadena native, he brings compassion, attentive listening, and a personalized approach to each ... 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. 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.
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