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.
Driving lessons served by Santa Clarita.
See Prices & PackagesOur most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$559
$644
Total package price
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$909
$1033
Total package price
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
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
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
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
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
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.
$329
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
$509
Driving lessons in Stevenson Ranch offer a fantastic starting point for new drivers in the Santa Clarita Valley. Situated within Los Angeles County, this community provides a blend of quiet residential neighborhoods ideal for learning fundamentals. This setting allows beginners to comfortably master car control and basic maneuvers before advancing to more complex traffic environments.
As confidence grows, lessons transition to navigating major arteries. This includes controlled practice on the I-5 freeway, which is essential for mastering merging, lane changes, and maintaining safe following distances at higher speeds. Driving through busier sections of nearby Santa Clarita and Valencia provides invaluable experience with multi-lane intersections and heavier traffic flow.
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 curriculum is designed to build skilled, defensive drivers prepared for a lifetime of safe travel. By mastering the local road types, students gain the practical ability and self-assurance needed to navigate safely wherever their journey takes them.
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 is very patient, passionate, and eager to help with your driving needs. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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